"Secretary-General's address"

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18 December 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addresses the closing session of the 11th General Convention of his party, the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025. In the 11th General Convention of the communist party, Oli, who contests by forming a panel, wins 17 out of 19 office-bearer positions. Only two office-bearers are elected from the panel led by Ishwar Pokharel. Gokarna Bista is elected vice-chairperson, while Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai secures the post of deputy general secretary. Among the elected office-bearers, Padma Kumari Aryal is the only woman, winning the post of secretary. From the Pokharel panel, Binda Pandey loses the vice-chairperson race, while Rachana Khadka is defeated in the secretary contest. All nine secretary positions are secured by candidates from the Oli panel, underlining its overwhelming dominance in the party's new leadership structure.

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#13109115

18 December 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (Left) addresses the closing session of the 11th General Convention of his party, the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025, after securing the third consecutive term. In the 11th General Convention of the communist party, Oli, who contests by forming a panel, wins 17 out of 19 office-bearer positions. Only two office-bearers are elected from the panel led by Ishwar Pokharel. Gokarna Bista is elected vice-chairperson, while Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai secures the post of deputy general secretary. Among the elected office-bearers, Padma Kumari Aryal is the only woman, winning the post of secretary. From the Pokharel panel, Binda Pandey loses the vice-chairperson race, while Rachana Khadka is defeated in the secretary contest. All nine secretary positions are secured by candidates from the Oli panel, underlining its overwhelming dominance in the party's new leadership structure.

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#13109114

18 December 2025

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli gestures as he addresses the closing session of the 11th General Convention of his party, the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 18, 2025, after securing the third consecutive term. In the 11th General Convention of the communist party, Oli, who contests by forming a panel, wins 17 out of 19 office-bearer positions. Only two office-bearers are elected from the panel led by Ishwar Pokharel. Gokarna Bista is elected vice-chairperson, while Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai secures the post of deputy general secretary. Among the elected office-bearers, Padma Kumari Aryal is the only woman, winning the post of secretary. From the Pokharel panel, Binda Pandey loses the vice-chairperson race, while Rachana Khadka is defeated in the secretary contest. All nine secretary positions are secured by candidates from the Oli panel, underlining its overwhelming dominance in the party's new leadership structure.

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#13091070

13 December 2025

Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Deputy Secretary General of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one convenes a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091073

13 December 2025

Shankar Pokharel, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one convenes a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091077

13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091050

13 December 2025

Communist leader of Nepal, Dev Gurung, addresses the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13064348

6 December 2025

Central Secretary of CPN-UML, Shankar Pokhrel addresses a gathering at the party headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal, on December 6, 2025. The CPN-UML central committee meeting held earlier in October decides to hold its 11th general convention in the second week of December. The meeting at the time also passes the political report presented by party chair KP Sharma Oli.

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#12957144

6 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand-Biplav, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal, addresses the show of power in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 6, 2025. The show of power is organized with the demand for the formation of an all-party interim government following the Gen-Z uprising of September 2025. The party calls the demonstration to make public its position on the recent political developments. Party leaders say the demand for an all-party interim government stems from what they describe as the failure of existing power arrangements to address national crises and public concerns. The Biplav-led party, which remains critical of the current political leadership, calls for a new political roadmap guided by national independence, social justice, and people's participation in governance.

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6 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand-Biplav, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal, addresses the show of power in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 6, 2025. The show of power is organized with the demand for the formation of an all-party interim government following the Gen-Z uprising of September 2025. The party calls the demonstration to make public its position on the recent political developments. Party leaders say the demand for an all-party interim government stems from what they describe as the failure of existing power arrangements to address national crises and public concerns. The Biplav-led party, which remains critical of the current political leadership, calls for a new political roadmap guided by national independence, social justice, and people's participation in governance.

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6 November 2025

Netra Bikram Chand-Biplav, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal, greets cadres during a show of power in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 6, 2025. The show of power is organized with the demand for the formation of an all-party interim government following the Gen-Z uprising of September 2025. The party also calls the demonstration to make public its position on the recent political developments. Party leaders say the demand for an all-party interim government stems from what they describe as the failure of existing power arrangements to address national crises and public concerns. The Biplav-led party, which remains critical of the current political leadership, calls for a new political roadmap guided by national independence, social justice, and people's participation in governance.

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#12736488

9 September 2025

(L-R) Mexico's Attorney General, Alejandro Gertz Manero; Mexico's Minister of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodriguez; Head of the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, Marcela Figueroa Franco; and Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar Garcia Harfuch, are seen during a press conference about the monthly security report at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on September 9, 2025.

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#12730970

8 September 2025

The Secretary General of the Presidency and sister of the President is present during her brother's speech at the La Libertad Avanza 'election bunker' in La Plata, Argentina, on September 7, 2025.

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#12687416

29 August 2025

In New York, United States, on August 28, 2025, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the Security Council, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Haiti and the escalating crisis in Gaza. He urges the Council and international community to increase support for Haiti while condemning the rising civilian toll in Gaza, calling for accountability, humanitarian access, and protection of civilians amid widespread destruction and displacement.

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29 August 2025

In New York, United States, on August 28, 2025, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the Security Council, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Haiti and the escalating crisis in Gaza. He urges the Council and international community to increase support for Haiti while condemning the rising civilian toll in Gaza, calling for accountability, humanitarian access, and protection of civilians amid widespread destruction and displacement.

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