KATHMANDU, Sept. 11 -- Former Maoist child soldiers, who were discharged by UNMIN's verification teams, have demanded state support for their rehabilitation and decent life.
Addressing a function organized by Nepal Peace Building Initiative (NPI) together with Discharged People's Liberation Army-Nepal (DPLAN) in the capital on Tuesday, the discharged soldiers, who were termed 'disqualified' and discharged from the Maoist 'people's liberation army' [PLA] complained that the government had neglected them ignoring their contribution to bringing the historic political changes in the country.
Senior Vice President of DPLAN, Ramesh Karal said they want the government's support for their long-term management as their childhood was stolen from th...