NEPAL: Maoists rejoin the government

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Updated December 26, 2007 14:09:40

Nepal looks set to abolish its centuries old monarchy after former Maoist rebels agreed to rejoin the government in a deal set to end a long-running deadlock.

Presenter: Girish Sawlani
Speakers: Dr Chitra Tiwari, Nepalese expert and political analyst

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