KATHMANDU, Dec 25 Kyodo Maoist re...

KATHMANDU, Dec 25 Kyodo

Maoist rebels have called for another general strike in an attempt to intensify their campaign to topple Nepal's monarchy, according to Janaawaaj, a publication move on by the outlawed Nepal Communist Party (Maoist).

In an appeal Janaawaaj carried Tuesday, top leaders of the party called for a nationwide general strike Feb 13-14 nearest year.

Fighting an armed insurgency to establish a republican state in Nepal, the rebels have many times resorted to general strikes to weaken the command The rebels staged a countrywide general strike in November.

The rebels took up arms against the conduct in 1996, demanding a recent Constitution. The current one provides for a constitutional monarchy and multiparty democracy.

The Maoist rebels want an interim command to be formed and elections held to place up a constituent assembly that will eventually draft a recent Constitution for Nepal.

The rebels say they are prepared to possess talks with the direction In the appeal, however, the leaders accused the sway of failing to take any initiative to create an atmosphere conducive to the talks.

According to control figures, more than 6,500 Nepalese have been killed in the insurgency in such a manner far.

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