International > Communist Rebels Declare Ceasefire in NepalCommunist Rebels in Nepal Agree to Suspend Attacks for the Next Three Months Communist rebels in Nepal said Saturday that they were unilaterally suspending attacks for the next three months.
The ceasefire would take effect immediately, the rebel leader Prachanda said in a statement sent to news organizations.
The elusive leader said his fighters would not attack any government or civilians targets during the period but would defend their positions.
He said this would provide an opportunity for peace in this Himalayan nation caught in conflict for nearly a decade.
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