KATHMANDU, DEC 09 - The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR), a Delhi-based regional human rights organisation, has expressed deep concern over India’s decision to resume military supply and training to Nepal Army following joint-secretary level talks in Kathmandu from Dec. 4.

India had cut military aid after former king Gyanendra took power in February 2005.

“The timing of resumption of military aid is absolutely inappropriate,” said ACHR Director Suhas Chakma. “This decision is highly divisive in divided Nepal and will only encourage the Nepal Army to play more proactive political role and further harm the dangerously stalled Nepal’s peace process.”

ACHR stated that despite paying lip service to consensus politics and peace, the actions of both the government and Maoists appear often to be aimed at provoking each other. ACHR has also urged India to get behind the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and support the politics of consensus.

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