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Nepal says it may take 10 years to crush Maoist rebellion
Nepal's prime minister says the army is winning the war against the Maoist rebels, but it might take up to a decade to crush them unless the country gets more foreign help.
Sher Bahadur Deuba says he will decide within days if he will ask parliament to extend a state of emergency giving the army and police extra powers.
The rebellion is draining the government's coffers, crippling the vital tourism industry and scaring off foreign investors.
Mr Deuba says the army needs substantially increased foreign support, including sophisticated weapons, helicopters, money and training.
Military analysts say the rebels, have gained ground in recent months and now control about a quarter of Nepal, but Mr Deuba rules out any return to the negotiations until the guerrillas lay down their arms.
22/04/2002 13:43:20 | ABC Radio Australia News
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