A Nepalese official says that the third round of peace talks between the government and Maoist rebels will begin on Sunday. According to him, both sides have agreed on the time and place of the negotiations. The third round of talks was supposed to take place in May but was delayed due to the government's refusal to withdraw the army from areas under rebel control. After the government agreed to release three imprisoned rebel leaders and informed them about the status of 36 others, the rebels accepted to continue the negotiations.
The Third Round of Peace Talks Between the Nepalese Government and Maoist Rebels Will Begin on Sunday - 2003-08-12
The third round of peace talks between the Nepalese government and Maoist rebels is set to begin on Sunday. The talks were delayed due to the government's actions regarding military presence and the release of imprisoned rebel leaders. This development is crucial for the peace process in Nepal.
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📰 What Happened
The Nepalese government and Maoist rebels are set to begin their third round of peace talks after previous delays. The talks were postponed due to military presence issues and the government's agreement to release imprisoned rebel leaders.
- The third round of talks was initially scheduled for May but was delayed.
- The government agreed to release three imprisoned rebel leaders to facilitate negotiations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Nepal has been experiencing a violent conflict between the government and Maoist insurgents since the late 1990s, leading to significant loss of life and instability.
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