04-28-2008, 01:55 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/opinion/...&hp&oref=slogin
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By JIMMY CARTER
Published: April 28, 2008
About 12 years ago, Maoist guerrillas took up arms in an effort to overthrow the monarchy and change the nationâs political and social life. Although the United States declared the revolutionaries to be terrorists, the Carter Center agreed to help mediate among the three major factions: the royal family, the old-line political parties and the Maoists.
In 2006, six months after the <b>oppressive monarch </b>was stripped of his powers, a cease-fire was signed. <b>Maoist combatants laid down their arms </b>and Nepalese troops agreed to remain in their barracks. Our center continued its involvement and nations â though not the United States â and international organizations began working with all parties to reconcile the dispute and organize elections.
The Maoists are succeeding in achieving their major goals: abolishing the monarchy, establishing a democratic republic and ending discrimination against untouchables and others whose citizenship rights were historically abridged. After a surprising victory in the April 10 election, Maoists will play a major role in writing a constitution and governing for about two years.
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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Pariah Diplomacy
By JIMMY CARTER
Published: April 28, 2008
About 12 years ago, Maoist guerrillas took up arms in an effort to overthrow the monarchy and change the nationâs political and social life. Although the United States declared the revolutionaries to be terrorists, the Carter Center agreed to help mediate among the three major factions: the royal family, the old-line political parties and the Maoists.
In 2006, six months after the <b>oppressive monarch </b>was stripped of his powers, a cease-fire was signed. <b>Maoist combatants laid down their arms </b>and Nepalese troops agreed to remain in their barracks. Our center continued its involvement and nations â though not the United States â and international organizations began working with all parties to reconcile the dispute and organize elections.
The Maoists are succeeding in achieving their major goals: abolishing the monarchy, establishing a democratic republic and ending discrimination against untouchables and others whose citizenship rights were historically abridged. After a surprising victory in the April 10 election, Maoists will play a major role in writing a constitution and governing for about two years.
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