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After years fighting the Nepalese government and monarchy,
Maoist rebels signed a cease-fire agreement in 2006 that has
resulted in relatively calmer times for the country. Initially part
of the parliamentary process, the rebels had grown tired of the
maneuvering of politicians and took up arms to fight the government.
After the cease-fire, the rebels have begun to take a more active
role in the community and government, including starting up useful
service projects, like a cleanup campaign (above) .
The year 2006 was important for another reason. In addiᆳ
tion to the end of monarchial power, it marked the end of the
decadeᆳlong Maoist uprising; the Maoists accepted the demoᆳ
cratic process and became actively (and peacefully) involved in
government activities. In 2007, the reinstated Parliament seized
the power of the monarch and ended the king's status as the
head of state. Although many problems remain to be ironed
out, politically, Nepal's future looks brighter than ever. With
political stability in place, the country can turn its attention to
building a modern, developed, prosperous nation.
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