| Comprehensive Peace Accord | |
|---|---|
| Type | Peace |
| Context | Nepalese Civil War |
| Signed | 21 November 2006; 18 years ago (2006-11-21) |
| Location | Kathmandu,Nepal |
| Original signatories | Girija Prasad Koirala (Prime Minister of Nepal) |
| Parties | Government of Nepal andCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist) |
| Language | Nepali |
TheComprehensive Peace Accord (Nepali:विस्तृत शान्ति सम्झौता;abbreviatedCPA) was signed on 21 November 2006 between theGovernment of Nepal and theCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)—at the time known as the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist).[1]
The peace accord marked the formal end of theNepalese Civil War that began in 1996. It included the following provisions:
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CPA's implementation has been a topic of intense debate over the years. The Maoist army has been confined within temporary cantonments that are verified and monitored by the United Nations (UNMIN). Their arms have been locked in the cantonment and guarded byUnited Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). An equal number of arms ofNepal Army has also been guarded by the UNMIN.As of 2007, properties confiscated by Maoists had not been fully returned.[2][3][4]
There was disagreement between Maoists and other parties on issues of integration of the Maoist army into the Nepal army. Former Prime MinisterMadav Kumar Nepal says that the Maoist army will be rehabilitated and integrated into the Nepal Army[5] but key coalition partners of theNepali Congress and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum are vehemently opposed to the idea.[6][7] Even the former Defence MinisterBidhya Devi Bhandari is strongly against the deal.[8]
After a second round of verification, 4,008 verified minor and late recruits were released from cantonments beginning in January 2010.[9][10] Among the released 4,008 ex-combatants from seven main camps and other 21 satellite camps located at various parts of the country, 2,973 were verified minors (who were under 18 when the peace deal was signed on November 21, 2006) and 1,035 were late recruits (recruited after November 21, 2006).[citation needed] As of 2010[update] theUnited Nations was providing four types of rehabilitation packages for released ex-combatants which include vocational training, sponsoring school education, health education training and supporting small business initiatives.[11] Research was done to identify how the private sector could support the rehabilitation program and help in consolidating peace.[12]
On 10 February 2015,[13] theTruth and Reconciliation Commission was created, with Ganesh Dutta Bhatta as chairperson.[14]