The Nepali government is trying to disarm the various militant groups in the country. Among them is the Nepal Defense Army, a Hindu-nationalist group wishing to bring back the monarchy, which was abolished in 2008. (Vatican Radio)

“We are finding some concern, because this is a group which went after Christians and Muslims,” said Father Pius Perumana, the President of Caritas Nepal.

The NDA was responsible for numerous attacks on religious minorities, including the bombing of a Catholic Church in 2009. The Nepalese government says it will recognize the NDA as a political party if it gives up its arms.

“What worries us is that the government will eventually, after the next round of talks on the 6th of September … the government will (withdraw the charges against the NDA), and release those who are in prison,” Father Perumana told Vatican Radio.

“After that the group will hand over the weapons to the government. The agreement is silent on what type of weapons they are going to hand over, or how many weapons.”

The full interview by Charles Collins with Father Perumana can be found by following the link below.

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Nepal works to disarm militant factions (Vatican Radio)

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