Nepal rebels extend ceasefire by 3 months

By Staff

Published: Friday, July 28, 2006, 13:56 [IST]

Kathmandu, Jul 28: Nepal's Maoist rebels today extended their ceasefire by three months in a bid to support peace talks aimed at ending their decade-old insurgency that has killed thousands.

The extension came hours before the truce, declared after King Gyanendra ended his absolute rule in April, was due to expire.

''Expressing the commitment and responsibility (for peace) our party has extended the ceasefire for another three months,'' Maoist chief Prachanda said in a statement.

REUTERS

Published On July 28, 2006