Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-10-23-Speech-4-192"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-10-23"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Nepal2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20031023.9.4-192"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-10-23-Speech-4-1932
lpv:speaker	lp:Catherine Stihler2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, the recent breakdown of the ceasefire in Nepal and the ensuing violence have led to a huge loss of life and injury. To achieve lasting peace in Nepal, an open and democratic society, and progress and prosperity for all, all sides must honour the armistice of 19 January as well as the code of conduct which was signed by both the Maoist insurgents and the government on 13 March 2003. The announcement yesterday that the Maoist rebels will no longer carry out political killings, or destroy public utilities or infrastructure is just a crumb of comfort. Sadly, since the breakdown of the ceasefire, 211 people have lost their lives. We must ensure that we support and promote democracy and the rule of law in countries such as Nepal. The recent opening of an EC delegation office in Katmandu is a welcome boost to EU-Nepal relations and cooperation. We must ensure that we do all we can on the ground to help those suffering directly and indirectly from the unrest. We should increase our financial assistance in Nepal and we must ensure that the main goal is the eradication of poverty and provision of universal health and education services. These underlying causes of conflict must remain the target of all EU cooperation assistance to the country. The Commission must work in Nepal through all stages of the conflict, from supplying humanitarian aid for those suffering, to ensuring that conflict resolution and prevention programmes are launched to prevent further violence. I welcome the call in the resolution for the appointment of an EU special representative for Nepal. Such a representative could work to ensure that assistance is provided to the Bhutanese refugee camps. The UNHCR decision to phase out assistance for these camps is worrying and comes at a time when Nepal needs continuing rather than diminishing support. Although Nepal has sheltered many Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees over the years, the deportation of 18 Tibetans to Tibet a few months ago is a worrying development. The well being of all refugees needs to be guaranteed. Peace will only be achieved in Nepal through the democratic process. The EU should help this process and help the Nepalese to build a better future."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Labour Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Hungary Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-06--2004-04-30)3 member; PECH (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Stihler (PSE )."1

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