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http://www.hindustantimes.com/nonfram/240402/dlfor22.asp The Hindustan Times April 24, 2002 -"We are assessing Nepal's needs and reviewing several options for military assistance to Nepal. We've asked Congress for a supplemental appropriation of $20 million in foreign military financing for Nepal so that we can support more assistance." US helping Nepal face Maoist challenge Vasantha Arora (IANS) Washington, April 24 The US is working with Nepal to improve its ability to counter Maoist insurgents. State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said, "We are assessing Nepal's needs and reviewing several options for military assistance to Nepal. We've asked Congress for a supplemental appropriation of $20 million in foreign military financing for Nepal so that we can support more assistance." "We've also been providing development assistance directed towards immediate, high-impact, job-creation programmes to promote development and improve living conditions for Nepalis in rural areas," Boucher told reporters. He reiterated US support for Nepal's authorities "to safeguard its citizens against these guerrillas within the framework of its own constitution." In reply to a question, he said, "I don't think you can operate on the assumption that the US has to go everywhere to fight every terrorist. I would say at the same time though, you have to know that we are working very closely with the people in Nepal." He said, "Secretary of State Colin Powell was out there coordinating with them very soon after these troubles began again. We have continued to work with Nepal." Boucher said Nepal had asked for help from the US and from other countries in overcoming Maoist insurgency, as well as dealing with pressing economic and social needs. "We had meetings April 3 and 4 in Washington with the Nepalese foreign secretary, and with him we discussed ways in which we can support Nepal in combating the Maoist insurgency and assisting in Nepal's economic development." He said the US was assessing Nepal's needs and reviewing several options for military assistance to the country. Maoists in Nepal have been fighting against monarchy in the Himalayan kingdom for the last six years, and the violence has claimed nearly 3,000 lives. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/ --------------------------- ANTI-NATO INFORMATION LIST ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9617B Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
