UPI reports: "Nepal's King Gyanendra's warning to the seven-party opposition alliance against holding talks with Maoists rebel is aimed at sabotaging the possibility of unity between the two sides, a move Indian analysts say could eventually isolate the king.
"He (King Gyanendra) knows very well if it were to happen, it would not only be the end of his political future, but also signal the same for the monarchy in Nepal," said senior political analyst Rajiv Sharma.
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Reuters reports: The seven political parties that have been protesting against Gyanendra's power grab agreed on Tuesday to meet the rebels after guerrilla leader Prachanda accepted their demand to stop killing unarmed civilians and end extortion.
But the parties said they would name a team to monitor the rebel promise before setting up a meeting with the guerrillas.
Government minister Dhakal said the Maoists had not abandoned violence, and continued abductions and killings. Human rights groups accuse the army of doing the same.
"Political parties should fight the Maoists and not strengthen them," he said.
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