Comprehensive Peace Accord (2006)

Description

The Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) was signed on November 21, 2006 (Mangsir 5, 2063 BS), between the Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), formally ending the decade-long armed conflict.

Key Provisions

End of Insurgency: Officially concluded the 10-year-old Maoist civil war (1996–2006).
Integration and Rehabilitation: Laid down the framework for integrating Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army.
Arms Management: Placed Maoist weapons under United Nations (UNMIN) monitoring.
Political Transition: Paved the way for an interim government and the election of a Constituent Assembly.

Period

Republic

Year (BS)

2063

Year (AD)

2006

CMAT Significance

The CPA is a landmark event that officially ended Nepal's civil war, initiated the peace process, and paved the way for the abolition of the monarchy.