The government today enforced a day-long curfew in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, in an apparent effort to prevent a scheduled mass anti-government demonstration.
The daytime curfew takes effect at 0800 to 1800 local time. A night curfew remains in effect from 2200 to 0400.
Telephone services remain intermittent and mobile phone services are non-operational.
The government arrested 100 more political activists in overnight raids in Kathmandu Valley.
SOS Comment
Opposition political parties are scheduled to hold a large anti-government rally in Kathmandu today. The planned rally defies a ban on protest actions.
The government has imposed extraordinary security measures in the last five days due to concerns that the rally would be infiltrated by Maoist rebels.
If the planned protest proceeds, it may affect the following areas: Ratna Park, the vicinity of the Royal Palace, Singha Dubar, Putalisdak, Prithvipath, New Road, Bagbazar, and Thamel. This protest may become violent.
Travel Advice
1. Essential business travel only to Nepal. However, foreigners traveling to the country are advised to ensure access to alternative means of communication for the duration of their stay.
2. International SOS Members currently in Nepal should heed curfews and local security directives, and minimize non-essential local movement.
3. Companies and organizations with staff in Nepal are advised to account for all personnel in country. Companies should establish alternative communication lines and reporting protocols for staff during the period of heightened tension.
4. Foreigners in country are advised to avoid military sites, police posts, and Village Development Committee (VDC) locales. Visits to government offices and key vital government assets should also be avoided.
5. Visitors and expatriates are advised to avoid, where possible, locations where protests either are, or are likely, to occur. During periods of civil unrest travelers are advised to maintain a low profile and minimize non-essential local travel.
6. Avoid travel to districts outside of Kathmandu Valley and key tourist locations such as Pokhara and national parks. Foreigners should use local guides and use established tourist trails when visiting national parks.
7. Avoid land travel outside of Kathmandu Valley. Domestic travel should be done by air.
8. Be aware of the threat of extortion when traveling to tourist spots. Demands for payment should be negotiated.
9. Staff and family members in Nepal should keep preparations for a withdrawal or emergency evacuation up-to-date.
10. Expatriates should ensure access to basic necessities such as food, fuel and medical supplies, as well as alternative sources of power and means of telecommunications (satellite phones) at all times.
International SOS Members who are seeking further advise or assistance should call the 24-hour Region Security Centre in Singapore on (65) 63387800.
Six security men killed in Maoist attacks in Nepalgunj
At least six policemen were killed when armed Maoist militants simultaneously attacked two security check posts in the mid-western town of Nepalgunj, Banke district, on Friday evening.
Reports coming in from Nepalgunj said three policemen were killed in a Maoist raid at a police post at BP Chowk at around 6:00 p.m. while three policemen were killed at Jamuniya police post near the Nepal-India border about the same time.
One policeman working at Jamunaha post died while being rushed to the hospital. Two policemen of Jamunaha were injured in the rebel attack, reports added.
The authorities are yet to comment on these incidents.
More dDetails are still awaited. nepalnews.com mk/by Jan 20 06
尼泊尔的安全问题完全没有必要去考虑，这是一个对外国游客友好的地方，任何政权和反政府武装都不会侵犯普通游客的空间，除非少数探险级的外国人误入了局部战斗。我在两次所谓局势紧张的时期，分别进入了这个国家，完全感受不到战争的阴影，相反，荷枪实弹的军警倒是难得的人生经历。劝楼主更加注意生活在深圳的日子，小心过马路，晚上不要单身出门，小心盗贼和骗子。
因为有一条是关于单身女性安全的报道，所以会更加注意的，那个离加都8公里的公园应该人也不少吧，不知如果自己租车骑的话会更安全还是更危险呢？主要是不想父母担心呀！
以上登山鞋的回帖几乎是去过尼泊尔的所有的朋友的一致看法,所以不必太过担心.
但是,你的这个帖子还是给我们即将踏上尼泊尔征程的朋友敲响的警钟!所以我的建议是:
1/克服心理的恐惧,毕竟政府军和反政府武装都有保护游客的协定
2/但是也不能大意,具体办法是:尽量结伴通行,不要单独行动
3/找挑夫和导游都尽量通过正规的旅行社和有资质的机构,不要私自请陌生人做向导或挑夫.
见到这个话题, 进来顶一下:
1. 黄药师的建议很对, 尤其是第三点, 起码导游自己不会把自己往枪口上送, 而且正规代理会帮你办进山证 (ENTRY PERMIT), 你的行踪会在大使馆备案, 万一有意外, 多个求生的机会...当然也有人为了省那点代理费, 进山证费, 和导游费而私自进山的, 这个就自己考虑了...(P.S.: 如果要办进山证, 最好自备证件照一张; 正规导游会有导游证, 最好出发前查看一下; 导游通常可充当挑夫, 事先可谈好)...
2. 另外, 加都谷地 (KATHMANDU VALLEY) 是政府军的地盘, 相对比较安全, 各个交通要道和主要旅游景点都有荷枪实弹的军人把守. 如果届时陆路无法通行, 还可考虑乘飞机往返加都和博卡拉, 不过那就要看你有没带够米了, 如果政局不稳定又铁定前往, 建议多带点资金. 如果资金短缺, 可考虑电汇, 在加都和博卡拉都看到有西联汇款 (WEST UNION), 在深圳也看到有农行网点代办西联汇款的, 如果觉得有必要, 出门前可先到农行西联网点了解一下, 有备无患...多个求生的机会...
3. 上网查好中国驻尼大使馆的联络细节, 之前查到驻尼大使是孙和平, 不知道现在有没有更新. 上网查询, 一点不费事, 却可以多个求生机会...
4. 尼泊尔药品比较短缺, 常用药品最好多带备, 以防万一滞留, 多个求生机会...
5. 建议最好结伴而行, 以防万一, 多个求生机会...
6. 以上仅供参考. 祝大家平安回来...
整体很安全。。。不要太张扬就没问题。。。
就是，不能太露，120,6*7等大家伙最好用麻袋装好
这个帖子很好。
我二月中下旬也有到尼泊尔的计划。昨天，听银翘说尼泊尔最近局势大乱，不适宜前往，又想到磨房不少驴友将在春节前往这个国家，正想发贴提醒大家小心。
看到土拨鼠的回帖，心里感到踏实一点。但也许这种安全感是来自于男性某些天生优势，不知道一个女性独行背包客在尼泊尔是否也会同样安全呢？
赞成色虫的建议，切实可行。
这种局势不属于危险的。。。反而充满了惊奇。。。
看到色虫的“多一个求生的机会”，有这么严重吗？不过还是谢谢提醒，自己要更加注意了。
Nepal January 20, 2006 01:22 GMT
Day-Long Curfew Imposed in Kathmandu
The government today enforced a day-long curfew in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, in an apparent effort to prevent a scheduled mass anti-government demonstration.
The daytime curfew takes effect at 0800 to 1800 local time. A night curfew remains in effect from 2200 to 0400.
Telephone services remain intermittent and mobile phone services are non-operational.
The government arrested 100 more political activists in overnight raids in Kathmandu Valley.
SOS Comment
Opposition political parties are scheduled to hold a large anti-government rally in Kathmandu today. The planned rally defies a ban on protest actions.
The government has imposed extraordinary security measures in the last five days due to concerns that the rally would be infiltrated by Maoist rebels.
If the planned protest proceeds, it may affect the following areas: Ratna Park, the vicinity of the Royal Palace, Singha Dubar, Putalisdak, Prithvipath, New Road, Bagbazar, and Thamel. This protest may become violent.
Travel Advice
1. Essential business travel only to Nepal. However, foreigners traveling to the country are advised to ensure access to alternative means of communication for the duration of their stay.
2. International SOS Members currently in Nepal should heed curfews and local security directives, and minimize non-essential local movement.
3. Companies and organizations with staff in Nepal are advised to account for all personnel in country. Companies should establish alternative communication lines and reporting protocols for staff during the period of heightened tension.
4. Foreigners in country are advised to avoid military sites, police posts, and Village Development Committee (VDC) locales. Visits to government offices and key vital government assets should also be avoided.
5. Visitors and expatriates are advised to avoid, where possible, locations where protests either are, or are likely, to occur. During periods of civil unrest travelers are advised to maintain a low profile and minimize non-essential local travel.
6. Avoid travel to districts outside of Kathmandu Valley and key tourist locations such as Pokhara and national parks. Foreigners should use local guides and use established tourist trails when visiting national parks.
7. Avoid land travel outside of Kathmandu Valley. Domestic travel should be done by air.
8. Be aware of the threat of extortion when traveling to tourist spots. Demands for payment should be negotiated.
9. Staff and family members in Nepal should keep preparations for a withdrawal or emergency evacuation up-to-date.
10. Expatriates should ensure access to basic necessities such as food, fuel and medical supplies, as well as alternative sources of power and means of telecommunications (satellite phones) at all times.
International SOS Members who are seeking further advise or assistance should call the 24-hour Region Security Centre in Singapore on (65) 63387800.
以下是今天收到的我们公司经常联系的一间尼泊尔对接公司发过来的邮件，告诉我们一些尼泊尔最近的形势，供大家参考吧！
The following update on Nepal situation.
1.All political parties will have a rally in Kathmandu today
2.The Nepalese government has arrested some political leaders in Nepal today.
3.All mobile phones in Nepal are not working till further notice.
4.The night curfew from 9 PM to 4 AM continues in all major towns of Nepal.
以下是对楼上所贴的一则最新消息的译文，供即将去尼泊尔的旅友参考。不准确的地方请包涵
2006年1月20日
加德满都实行全天戒严
在尼泊尔的首都加德满都，政府今天强制执行整天戒严, 旨在防止一次有预谋的大规模反政府示威。
白天戒严从当地时间早上8点持续到下午6点，而晚上从10点持续到凌晨4点
固定电话服务断断续续，移动电话不能使用 。
政府拘捕了100 名加都谷地隔夜袭击中的政治活动积极分子。
SOS 评论
反对党计划今天在加德满都举行一次大规模的反政府集会，以对抗一项针对抗议行动的禁令。由于担心本次集会中毛党趁机渗入，政府在过去的五天里加强了安全防范措施。
如果抗议行动按计划进行, 它也许影响以下区域: Ratna 公园, 皇家宫殿的近处, Singha Dubar, Putalisdak, Prithvipath, New Road, Bagbazar和 Thamel.，并可能变得猛烈。
旅行忠告
1.在该国进行重要商务旅行的外国人应确保在他们逗留期间有可供选择的通信方式。
2.目前在尼泊尔的国际SOS成员应该注意当前戒严和地方安全方针, 并尽量减少无关紧要的流动。
3. 有职员在尼泊尔的公司或组织，应全方位负责他们在该国的人事。在此日益加剧的紧张局势期间，公司应该为职员建立可选择的通信线路和汇报协议。
4.在尼泊尔的外国人应尽量避免军事站点, 岗哨以及村发展委员会等地点，并且避免参观政府机关以及重要的政府资产。
5. 游客和外国人尽量避免去可能发生或者正在举行抗议活动的地点，在局势动荡期间尽量保持低调并减少无关紧要的流动。
6. 尽量避免到加都谷地以外的地方以及热门旅游点，如博卡拉和国家公园等地。在参观国家公园时，外国人应该利用当地向导，并采纳已成熟的旅游线路。
7 避免到加都谷地以外的地方做陆路旅行，国内旅行宜搭乘飞机。
8. 到旅游胜地时应警惕强夺的威胁。 对付款要求应协商议价。
9. 在尼泊尔的职员和家庭成员应随时准备撤退或紧急疏散。
10. 在尼泊尔的外国人应确保满足基本生活需求的路径，譬如食物, 燃料，医疗物资, 后备电源，电讯方式(卫星电话) 等。
需要协助的国际SOS成员，请拨打设在新加坡的地区安全中心24 小时热线(65) 63387800 。
看起来的话好象形势越来越严重了，明天就要启程了，一切平常心吧
26号就到，不能去博卡拉吗？不知道在那移动的手机能否使用？
Six security men killed in Maoist attacks in Nepalgunj
At least six policemen were killed when armed Maoist militants simultaneously attacked two security check posts in the mid-western town of Nepalgunj, Banke district, on Friday evening.
Reports coming in from Nepalgunj said three policemen were killed in a Maoist raid at a police post at BP Chowk at around 6:00 p.m. while three policemen were killed at Jamuniya police post near the Nepal-India border about the same time.
One policeman working at Jamunaha post died while being rushed to the hospital. Two policemen of Jamunaha were injured in the rebel attack, reports added.
The authorities are yet to comment on these incidents.
More dDetails are still awaited. nepalnews.com mk/by Jan 20 06
旅游本身就是一种经历，如果一切都和想象的一样，就不如在家中看电视了，只要大家多加小心，一定可以平安的。
人么，做能做的事情。
就像马路上天天有车祸，能做到不出门吗？只能是开车小心点过马路小心点。
对于行走江湖的驴子来说，能做到不去尼国拉个磨么? 能做的是蹄子到处，尽量往实处踩。
愿出行平安~
尼泊尔软禁前首相 首都短时混乱 市民疯狂抢购
2006年01月21日 11:07 深圳新闻网
尼泊尔王国政府１９日晚发布白天戒严令，２０日派遣军警在首都加德满都各处巡逻，软禁前首相等反对派领袖，以阻止反对党联盟２０日举行反国王贾南德拉、抵制市政选举的集会。图为昨天尼泊尔警察在首都加德满都市中心的街头巡逻。
新华/路透
首都白天戒严 市民疯狂抢购
尼泊尔王国政府２０日发布白天戒严令，派遣军警在首都加德满都各处巡逻，软禁前首相等反对派领袖，以阻止反对党联盟２０日举行反国王贾南德拉、抵制市政选举的集会。
警察有权开枪
尼泊尔王国政府２０日早宣布，加德满都及其郊区勒利德布尔早８时至晚６时实行戒严，禁止集会。政府工作人员必须在戒严开始前抵达岗位。
尼泊尔政府从１６日起在加德满都谷地部分地区实行无限期宵禁
，１９日宣布把宵禁时间提前至从晚９时开始，次日凌晨４时结束。在此期间，警方人员有权向任何违反宵禁令者开枪。
尼泊尔７个政党结成联盟，原定于２０日在加德满都市区举行大规模游行集会，抵制定于２月８日举行的市政选举，要求贾南德拉恢复民主。上周联盟曾组织超过１０万人聚集。
出动安全部队
尼泊尔前首相吉里贾·普拉萨德·柯伊拉腊以及其他一些重量级政治人物２０日天亮前遭到软禁。
警察禁止媒体记者与柯伊拉腊见面。柯伊拉腊于２０００年３月到２００１年７月间任尼泊尔首相，现为一个反国王四党联盟的带头人。
一名政府高官说，政府已派出２２支安全部队逮捕２００人。尼泊尔第一大党“大会党”发表声明说：“七党数百名领导和积极分子遭到逮捕”。其高级领导拉姆·沙兰·马哈特说，他无法联系到其他党员，因为他们不是入狱就是躲了起来。
首都短时混乱
目前大约１.５万军人和警察散布于加德满都和郊区勒利德布尔街区。他们身着绿蓝迷彩服，手持机关枪，或在空荡街道里巡逻，或聚在各街角侦察情况。
戒严令发布后加德满都出现短时混乱，居民蜂拥冲至商店抢购东西，还要赶着上班。上午后，加德满都谷地大街小巷已经一片沉寂，除了偶尔呼啸而过的救护车，几乎没有行人和车辆。
吴铮（新华社供本报特稿）
新华网加德满都1月22日电（记者陈乔炎）尼泊尔政府军发言人22日说，尼政府军和反政府武装21日晚在尼中部地区发生激战，政府军当场打死至少14名反政府武装人员，另有6名政府军士兵在激战中死亡。
这名发言人说，激战发生在加德满都以西大约100公里的马卡万普尔县。当时政府军巡逻队正在这一地区进行常规巡逻，突然遭到反政府武装袭击。政府军随后进行还击，战斗持续了6个小时。
尼反政府武装本月2日宣布结束4个月的单方面停火后，与政府军交火的事件明显增多，政府军也加强了对反政府武装的清剿。本月14日，反政府武装袭击了加德满都郊区的两个警察哨所，造成10多名警察身亡，从16日开始加德满都实行宵禁。
发现虽然听说尼国局势紧张，但总体对游客来说，一般都是安全的，只是罢工时期出行不太方便啦。