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Article: UN chief welcomes reconciliation move in Nepal
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- November 23, 2005
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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 ...