These deaths bring the total to 350 within one week, after the rebels broke a cease-fire signed in July, 2000.
The rebel movement has its main support in the west of the country, where the poorest provinces are located. The movement intends to overthrow the monarchy and install a popular republic.
King Gyanendra declared a state of emergency on Monday.
Timothy BANCROFT-HINCHEY PRAVDA.Ru
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