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Breakthrough in Nepal arms talks

August 09, 2006
"It is a significant event in the peace process. We have been able to respond to the aspirations of people for peace and prosperity,"
- Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula

Kathmandu - The Nepalese government and Maoist rebels have reached agreement on the supervision of their weapons, an issue that has impeded their peace talks.

The government has agreed that its troops will be confined to their barracks, while the rebels say their arms will be kept in one set of camps, the statement said.

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