On the occasion of the new school year that begins 15 April, the United Nations in Kathmandu has urged all groups to create a safe environment where children can be enrolled without fear and disruption. "Schools should remain free of any political or military activity," said the UN statement. It has asked all parties to ensure that the Nepali new year 2062 is a year of peace in Nepali schools. It states that there should be no obstacle under any situation, to allow children to study and teachers to fulfill their duties towards their students. "All schools and school grounds should remain free of weapons and explosive devices," added the statement. It also said that children should not be taken for political indoctrination or recruitment nor should they be harassed as suspected insurgents or placed in preventive detention. Activists say the Maoists' support for the UN's human rights monitoring mission will make it difficult for them to justify the threats against schools making new enrollments.