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

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

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.