Nepal’s cabinet to free Maoist rebels after beginning of peace talks

12.06.2006 06:21

Several Maoist rebels have been freed since the government and the rebels declared a cease-fire and began peace talks in the past few weeks. However, hundreds remain in jail charged under the anti-terrorism laws, the AP reports.

Rebel spokesman Krishna Mahara confirmed that the government had pledged to free 350 of their jailed members and supporters starting Monday.

The anti-terrorism laws were enforced by the previous government of King Gyanendra to hunt down and prosecute rebels.

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