Decision On Rebel Integration To Be Honored, Says Army Chief

The head of the Nepalese army, Chhatra Man Sing Gurung, says that the military will accept the government's decision on the integration of Maoist militants into service, reports the Nepal News.

Gurung said that he hoped the decision will respect the "neutral, professional and apolitical nature" of the army and would not breach the norms of the military.

The army chief also requested a government review of the peace agreement, which has prevented the army from recruiting and...