‘My report to Security Council was misinterpreted’: UNMIN chief

Faced with condemnation for her latest report to the UN Security Council, UN mission in Nepal (UNMIN) chief, Karin Landgren has stated that her statements were misinterpreted.

Updated on: Jan 11, 2011, 02:15:14 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Faced with condemnation for her latest report to the UN Security Council, UN mission in Nepal (UNMIN) chief, Karin Landgren has stated that her statements were misinterpreted.

Landgren told media persons on Monday that her statements about possibility of a Maoist revolt, presidential rule or a military backed coup after UNMIN’s exit were based on “local perception”.

“They are not a UN warning or UN assessment of risks. The report should be read in its entirety,” she said while addressing her last press conference ahead of UNMIN’s departure on January 15.

Landgren’s statement regarding the possible scenario after UNMIN’s exit had been dismissed as “malicious rumour” by Nepal’s permanent representative to UN.

President Ram Baran Yadav, caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, Maoist party chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Nepal Army also debunked her assessment.

The Nepal government has asserted that a special committee consisting representatives of major parties would take over UNMIN’s role of monitoring the personnel and arms of 19,000 Maoist combatants.

But Landgren feels that the government’s view doesn’t reflect consensus among parties represented in the special committee and deviates from the interim constitution.

Expressing that the four year old peace process faces “critical risks”, she urged all players to come to a settlement on all issues soon and complete the unfinished task.

Landgren assured that despite UNMIN’s withdrawal, UN would monitor developments related to the peace process for another three years and a reporting mechanism for the same would be formed.

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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