The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, 2063 (2007)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTSAGREEMENT ON MONITORING OF THEMANAGEMENT OF ARMS AND ARMIES8 DECEMBER 2006PreambleIn keeping with the letters to the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General of 9August and the Comprehensive Peace Accord of 21 November 2006;Guaranteeing the fundamental right of the Nepali people to take part in theconstituent assembly elections in a free and fair environment without fear;Declaring the beginning of a new chapter of peaceful democratic interactionby ending the armed conflict taking place in the country since 1996, based onthe Comprehensive Peace Accord between the two parties in order toaccomplish, through the constituent assembly, certainty of sovereignty of theNepali people, progressive political outlet [solution], democratic restructuringof the state, and socio-economic-cultural transformation; and,Affirming the will to fully observe the terms of this bilateral agreement witnessedby the United NationsThe parties agree to seek UN assistance in monitoring the management of thearms and armies of both sides by the deployment of qualified UN civilianpersonnel to monitor, according to international norms, the confinement ofMaoist army combatants and their weapons within designated cantonmentareas and monitor the Nepal Army (NA) to ensure that it remains in its barracksand its weapons are not used against any side.1. Modalities of the Agreement1.1 PrinciplesNeither of the parties shall engage in movement or redeployment of forces resultingin tactical or strategic advantage.304