Rebels agree on joining coalition
From Times Wire Reports
Nepal’s ruling seven-party alliance and former Maoist rebels agreed to form a joint government, the latest step in ending a decade of civil war.
The landmark agreement was reached in a meeting of Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, leaders of the seven parties and Prachanda, head of the former rebels, said Tourism Minister Pradeep Gyawali, who has been a member of the negotiating team.
The interim government will hold elections later this year.
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