Nepal: New Cabinet Sworn In
Maoist ex-rebels have been sworn in as ministers in Nepal’s interim government after a deal on the make-up of the new cabinet tasked with building peace, says the BBC.
” ‘A new chapter has begun in the history of Nepal,’ Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala told the interim parliament.
“The election of a constituent assembly, which will determine Nepal’s future course, was set for 20 June.
“Maoists are joining the government as the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) under a peace deal that ended 10 years of bloody civil war.
“The Maoists are getting control of five out of 21 ministries: the departments of information, local development, planning and works, forestry, and women and children…”
For more information from a Nepali blog please click here…
opinions powered by SendLove.to
One Response to “Nepal: New Cabinet Sworn In”
[...] Maoist ex-rebels have been sworn in as ministers in Nepal s interim government after a deal on the make-up of the new cabinet tasked with building peace, says the BBC. A new chapter has begun in the history of Nepal, Prime Minister … – more – [...]