The "People's Army"

Child supporters of the Maoists - many are kidnapped or coerced into serving with the rebels	A young Maoist recruit in a camp in Surkhet.

UN monitors will be stationed in Maoist cantonment sites such as this one in Surkhet district, 700 km west of the capital	Maoists' "People'sCourt"

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