Nepal
January 2003
Government and Maoists declared ceasefire.
4 October 2002
The king dismissed the prime minister and assumed executive power.
23 November 2001
Peace talks failed, and Maoists launched attacks on army and police posts.
July 2001
The government and Maoists agreed to a truce.
1 June 2001
King Birendra and members of his family were shot to death by the crown prince.
February 1996
The Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) began their insurgency
1990
Pro-democracy agitation led to street protests and deaths. The king agreed to a new democratic constitution.
1985
Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) began civil disobedience campaign for restoration of multi-party system.
1980
A Constitutional Referendum was held. The king agreed to allow direct elections to national assembly but on a non-party basis.
1960
King Mahendra seized control and suspended parliament, constitution and party politics after Nepali Congress Party won elections
1959
Multi-party constitution was adopted.
1955
Nepal joined the UN.
