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Former communist rebels join government in Nepal (The Associated Press, March 31, 2007)

Nepal's communist rebels joined an interim government on Sunday as part of a landmark peace deal that ended their decade-long insurgency, pledging to ensure development in the impoverished Himalayan nation and hold credible elections.

Five former Maoists were appointed ministers, while a sixth was given a junior minister portfolio in the new government to be headed by Girija Prasad Koirala. The swearing-in ceremony was broadcast live on national television. [...]

"The government will be fully devoted to establishing peace and security in the country," he said.