In respect of the sacrifices and participation made by the Nepalese people in the peaceful joint people's movement, to respect the mandate of the historical people's movement expressed in support of full democracy, progression and peace and fully abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Humanitarian laws and the 12-point agreement reached between the Seven Political Parties and the CPN (Maoist),

Committed towards competitive multiparty system, civil liberty, fundamental rights, human rights, press freedom and rule of law, and other democratic norms and values,

The main objective of guaranteeing the basic rights of the Nepali people to be a part of the process of drafting the constitution by taking part in the elections to the Constituent Assembly without being influenced by any fear, threatening and violence,

To transform the present ceasefire between Nepal Government and CPN (Maoists) into a permanent peace and Nepalese people's wishes of resolving the problems through peaceful means following 25-point cease-fire Code of Conduct agreed between the two sides under different headings is as follows:

Guarantee of fearless civilian life

1. Not to give any provocative public statement that could agitate one another or carry out any such act.

2. Both the sides will not mobilize, display or use armed military such as to spread terror among the people.

3. Not to carry out attacks or destructive acts against the army or security organ of one another, not to carry out acts such as setting up mines or ambush and not to make any new recruits in their respective army and not to carry out spying.

4. Both sides would support one another in maintaining law and order.

5. Carrying out discussion and understanding as per need on the basis of mutual agreement on matters relating to the management of arms and ammunition and the army.

6. Both the sides will not be present in combat dress or with arms and ammunition while holding public gatherings, meetings and conferences, functions or political activities.

7. Both sides will not make any kind of obstruction or exert any mental or physical pressure against political party workers and members and individuals of social institutions who will go to any part of the country and publicize their views, hold meetings and conferences and organisational works.

In relation to basic services and development works of the people

8. Not hold programs like bandh or chakka jam throughout the cease-fire period. But meetings and processions can be held peacefully.

9. Allow basic services and facilities for the people to run smoothly.

10. Any obstruction would not be laid in carrying out the regular work of public interest and development activities peacefully.

11. Not to prohibit and obstruct the transportations of foodstuff, medicine, development and construction materials and daily essential goods.

Operation of educational institutions, hospitals and industrial establishments

12. Both sides shall create an environment for regular operation of schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, and health centres and industrial institutions.

Co-operation from the media for peace talks

13. Disseminate information supportive of the cease-fire, the code of conduct and the peace process and use polite and courteous language while carrying out political publicity works.

14. Nobody shall make statements in the media that are likely to have adverse impact on the talks and the peace process.
Not to raise donation and funds forcibly

15. Donations and financial assistance in cash or kind or service shall not be collected and mobilized against anyone's willingness.

Release and rehabilitation

16. The charges, accusations and cases accused by both sides on different individuals shall be withdrawn and the detainees shall be gradually released.

17. The status of the disappeared citizens shall be made public as soon as possible.

18. Assist the individuals displaced from their homes to go back to their homes and lead a peaceful, normal and dignified life and their rehabilitation.

19. The property belonging to the political party leaders and cadres and to the general public, seized or locked out or prevented from being used during the time of the conflict, shall be returned back to the individuals or families concerned to be used by them. Any problems arising regarding the procedures for returning the property shall be resolved through mutual consensus.

Talks facilitation

20. Obstruction of any type shall not be created in the travel and activities of individuals from both sides involved in the talks.

Monitoring

21. Get the national and international monitoring teams to monitor the cease-fire on the basis of mutual consensus of both sides.

Miscellaneous

22. Any disputes regarding the interpretation of the code of conduct shall be resolved through consensus between both sides.

23. Changes, additions and amendment can be made in this code of conduct with the consent of both sides as per the spirit of the preamble.

24. This code of conduct shall come into force immediately after its signing.

25. The code of conduct shall be made public after its signing.

Signed by:

Krishna Prasad Sitaula
Chief
Dialogue Committee
Government of Nepal

Krishna Bahadur Mahara
Chief
Dialogue Committee
CPN(Maoist)