Cheque seizure concerns European nations

KATHMANDU, FEb 15: 

While welcoming the recent discharge of former Maoist combatants opting for voluntary retirement, the European Union, Norway and Switzerland today expressed serious concern about financial irregularities during distribution of cheques to the combatants.

“We note the allegations of financial irregularities and emphasise that payments to former combatants must remain theirs alone to invest in their futures,” the EU missions said in a statement. 

EU welcomed the release of PLAs, saying they could now return to contribute to their communities after many years in cantonments.

The statement urged parties to abide by past agreements and be serious about completing the peace process and promulgating an inclusive constitution with adequate checks and balances.

Source: THT