Article: UN chief welcomes reconciliation move in Nepal

UN chief welcomes reconciliation move in Nepal

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Wednesday welcomed the understanding that has been reached between Nepalese parliamentary parties and the leftist rebels aimed at restoring democracy in the Himalayan country.

Through a statement released by his spokesman, Annan strongly encouraged the leftist rebel group to extend its unilateral ceasefire beyond December and to fulfill its commitment to human rights.

He also called for a reciprocal ...

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