At least 12 killed in Nepal gun battles

Communist rebels attacked two towns in south-western Nepal, prompting a fierce overnight battle in which at least nine rebels and three members of the security forces were killed, officials said today in Katmandu.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2006 - 11:48

A defence ministry statement said the troops repelled the attacks, killing at least nine guerrillas.

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Courts Nepal Place: Nepal Place: south-western Nepal Place: Katmandu Place: Butwal Place: Taulihawa Person: Khadga Prasad Oli Person: King Gyanendra Person: Indresh Dahal Person: Gangadutta Awasti Person: Awasti Organisation: Communist Organisation: Radio Nepal Organisation: Communist Party of Nepal

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