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In Nepal, government officials began questioning former Maoist rebels on Saturday, The effort will help officials decide which rebels will join the national army. Those who are not accepted into the army will receive financial aid to start new lives. The historic event follows a deal that was signed earlier this month by the Maoists and three other political parties. The move is expected to help the country’s peace process move forward. Nepal’s civil war ended in the year 2006. The Maoist rebel fighters have been living in seven camps across Nepal since the conflict ended. Under the agreement, 6,500 of the 19,000 former rebel fighters will be included in Nepal’s army. The rest will receive up to $11,500 to help start new lives.
                                                VOA (standard version) 2011-11-20