Between Two Stones - Nepal
Synopsis
More than 13,000 lives were lost during Nepal's civil war, which began in February 1996 and involved a violent struggle between the monarchy and Maoist rebels.
Synopsis
Comrade Bhani, a 19-year-old veteran of the Maoist Rebel Army, trains in the mountains of East Nepal. The conflict began in 1996, pitting Maoist rebels against the ruling monarchy. By 2006, the violence has spread beyond rural areas, affecting civilians across the country. Human rights lawyer Mandura Sharma discusses the rampant abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings. As the war continues, the humanitarian situation worsens, with calls for a negotiated settlement growing amid entrenched positions on both sides.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Comrade Bhani, a young veteran of the Maoist insurgency.
- Find out about the human rights abuses in Nepal's conflict.
- See the impact of feudalism on Nepal's landless peasants.
Did You Know
- Women make up more than a third of the ranks in the Maoist army.
- Nepal has the highest number of politically motivated disappearances in the world.
- The maternal mortality rate in Nepal has always been a significant issue.
- The Maoist insurgency began in 1996 and escalated dramatically after 2001.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the Maoist rebel army is made up of women?
Women make up more than a third of the rebel ranks in the Maoist army.
What year did the Maoists launch their insurgency in Nepal?
The Maoists launched their insurgency in 1996.
What is the maternal mortality rate situation in Nepal mentioned in the documentary?
Nepal has always had a high maternal mortality rate, and the insurgency has worsened the humanitarian crisis.
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