UN lauds integration of ex-Maoist combatants
KATHMANDU, AUG 26 - The United Nations has expressed happiness over the successful completion of the integration of the former Maoist combatants into the state army.
In a press on Monday, the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal commended the completion of the integration of the former Maoist Army Combatants into the Nepal Army.
"The UN congratulates the Nepali people, all political parties, the government of Nepal and the Nepal Army for this step which marks the end of a historic phase of the peace process in Nepal," read the press statement.
“Today I attended the Commissioning Parade of Officer Cadet Induction Basic Course at the Nepalese Military Academy of the Nepal Army at Kharipati, Bhaktapur," said UN Resident Coordinator Jamie McGoldrick , "It marks a milestone in the Nepali peace process that began with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in presence of the UN in November 2006.”
Also on the occasion, McGoldrick urged all actors to strengthen the conducive environment for the election and to increase the momentum to implement the outstanding commitments of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, including constitution drafting and setting up of transitional justice mechanisms.
“I reaffirm the continued commitment of the United Nations to cooperate closely with Nepal in support of progress in the peace process ", said McGoldrick in the press statement.
Seventy former Maoist combatants selected earlier for the post of cadet-officers were conferred the insignia of Nepal Army Lieutenant rank today, bringing an end to the final phase of the integration process.
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