Maoist soldiers lie dead after an attack on the fort at Khara, Rukum, in which officials state 30 Maoist died and several Nepalese army soldiers died in a battle resembling those fought in the first world war. Trenches, mine fields and ancient weapons claimed many lives. Amongst the dead were several child soldiers aged between 9 and 16. The conflict has claimed the lives of 10,000 since 1999. The attacks have increased since King Gyanendra dissolved parliament and declared martial law in February. 2005

Army soldiers man the fort at Khara, Rukum after a Maoist attack in which officials state 30 Maoist died and several Nepalese army soldiers died. Amongst the dead were several child soldiers aged between 9 and 16. The conflict has claimed the lives of 10,000 since 1999. The attacks have increased since King Gyanendra dissolved parliament and declared martial law in February. 2005

Maoist soldiers lie dead after an attack on the fort at Khara, Rukum, in which officials state 30 Maoist died and several Nepalese army soldiers died. Amongst the dead were several child soldiers aged between 9 and 16. The conflict has claimed the lives of 10,000 since 1999. The attacks have increased since King Gyanendra dissolved parliament and declared martial law in February. 2005

Injured wait for treatment in a hospital in Nepalguanj 2005

Seized Weapons are displayed by Nepalese Military 2005

Maoist soldiers on a march from Deuphul to Tila. Many of these soldiers were abducted as children to serve as soldiers or workers within the Maoist movement. Over 15,000 children have been abducted during the conflict. 2005

Maoist soldiers after a march from Deuphul to Tila. Many of these soldiers were abducted as children to serve as soldiers or workers within the Maoist movement. Over 15,000 children have been abducted during the conflict. 2005

Farmers bring home their produce to feed their animals in Tila Western Nepal 2005

Maoist soldiers after a march from Deuphul to Tila. Many of these soldiers were abducted as children to serve as soldiers or workers within the Maoist movement. Over 15,000 children have been abducted during the conflict. 2005

Children sit exams under guard in the mountains in Nepal 2005

Army soldiers man the fort at Khara, Rukum after a Maoist attack in which officials state 30 Maoist died and several Nepalese army soldiers died. Amongst the dead were several child soldiers aged between 9 and 16. The conflict has claimed the lives of 10,000 since 1999. The attacks have increased since King Gyanendra dissolved parliament and declared martial law in February. 2005

Maoist soldiers after a march from Deuphul to Tila. Many of these soldiers were abducted as children to serve as soldiers or workers within the Maoist movement. Over 15,000 children have been abducted during the conflict. 2005

Maoist soldiers after a march from Deuphul to Tila. Many of these soldiers were abducted as children to serve as soldiers or workers within the Maoist movement. Over 15,000 children have been abducted during the conflict. 2005

Maoist soldiers after a march from Deuphul to Tila. Many of these soldiers were abducted as children to serve as soldiers or workers within the Maoist movement. Over 15,000 children have been abducted during the conflict. 2005

The wife of Awal Shigdeake Khan, killed by Maoist bombs the day before mourns before she accompanies his body back home across the border with India. He was killed while he was visiting Nepalgunj, western Nepal, on business. 2005