October 2008 After ten years of conflict, Nepals feudal system has finally crumbled. As one of the most violent Maoist leaders is voted Prime Minister, we ask, can Nepals new republic find the peace it so desperately needs? The struggle cost the lives of 13000 people and denied the country millions of tourist dollars. Headmasters were executed in schools and their children stolen for re-education. In the village of Beni, a shocking attack against government officials spilled into the streets.
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