Fate of Nepal UN mission uncertain

With less than four weeks remaining for expiry of its extended tenure, fate of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) hangs in balance.

Updated on: Aug 22, 2010, 24:25:12 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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With less than four weeks remaining for expiry of its extended tenure, fate of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) hangs in balance.

Although the peace process in Nepal is far from over, differences among various players and impasse over formation of the next government could mean UNMIN leaving before completing its mandate.

On Friday, UNMIN chief Karin Landgren met leaders of major political parties and expressed disappointment at the peace process not moving forward in the past few months.

“There has been no progress in the peace process. It is frustrating for UNMIN and the Security Council,” said Landgren.

Since its formation in 2007 to monitor and manage arms and personnel of the former Maoists and the Nepali Army, UNMIN has seen several extensions of its tenure. Its extended deadline expires on September 15.

While Landgren was persuading politicians to take forward the peace process, Nepali Army chief General Chatraman Singh Gurung met Peace Minister Rakam Chemjong and asked him not to extend UNMIN’s tenure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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