Nepal: Elections in Maoland
"Jagat Bahadur Rawal used to be a UML party worker at Chaphamandu in Achham. This month, he stood as an independent candidate for the head of the ‘people’s government’ in his village, defeating his Maoist rival by 125 votes.

“I am not a member of the Maoist party, and I contested in the elections because I wanted to protect the interests of my constituents and this was the only way I could do it,” Rawal told us. But it doesn’t look very likely that Rawal can do what he wants in his new post. Election or no election, it is only the Maoist writ that runs here."

Philippines: Cagayan rebels to set up own radio station
"Not wanting to be left behind, communist guerillas in Cagayan Region will soon launch its own radio station with its rebels as commentators and broadcasters.

Ang Bayan, the official publication of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), said that communist guerillas actually conducted a trial broadcast of "Radyo Gil-ayab" (Ilokano word for blaze) last year and that it was successful."

Philippines: Truce with Reds expires
"Military operations against communist rebels will immediately resume once the unilateral ceasefire between the two groups expires on Tuesday."

Communist party regains its strength in Philippines
"The Communist rebellion in the Philippines began 35 years ago. It foundered but has regained strength and, according to military estimates, now counts 10,000 fighters in its armed wing, the New People's Army."

CP of the Philippines: Letter to the editor - Philippine Daily Inquirer
"To say the least, we are disappointed at how the Inquirer editorial unfairly treated the facts and issues regarding the anti-infiltration campaigns carried out by some errant leaders and members of Communist Party of the Philippines during the 1980s."

Philippines: Three NPAs nabbed despite Christmas truce
"A suspected rebel section leader and two alleged aides were arrested in southern Mindanao despite a Christmas season ceasefire, a military regional commander said Friday. "

India, Jharkand: Maoist guerrillas go hi-tech
"Maoist guerrilla groups in Jharkhand are arming themselves with hi-tech gadgets, putting the state's police force on the back foot."

Nepal: Maoist rebels ambush Nepali army truck, kill three
"Nepal's Maoist rebels, fighting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, ambushed an army truck, killing three soldiers and wounding nine, an army official said on Sunday."