Christian community welcomes the ceasefire

The Christian community of Nepal has welcomed the unilateral ceasefire declared by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist).

In a statement issued Sunday, Dr. K. B. Rokaya, coordinator of Christian Efforts for Peace, Justice and Reconciliation (CEPJAR), said it was definitely a welcome step and all sections of the society as well as the international community must make the most of this opportunity to transform it into prolonged ceasefire and lasting peace.

“We urge the government to reciprocate this positive gesture shown by the Maoists by declaring ceasefire from its side,” Dr. Rokaya said.

The Christian community in Nepal has always stood for peace and is prepared to play any role in resolving the ongoing conflict through dialogue and negotiated settlement, the statement said.

Saying that there was no alternative to peace talks to resolve the present crisis faced by the country and people, the Christian community in Nepal has appealed to the Nepal government and Maoists to create an environment of trust towards each other and come to the dialogue table to bring the country out of the current crisis. nepalnews.com by Sep 05 05

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