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Nepal firms to open as Maoist union call off threat KATHMANDU, Thursday (Reuters) Some of Nepal's leading firms were set to re-open for the first time in more than a week after a trade union linked to Maoist rebels withdrew threats against them. The All Nepal Federation of Trade Unions had demanded that 12 of the country's leading firms close down last month, accusing them of unfair labour practices, a threat that was extended to another 35 firms last week. The threat, also apparently aimed at putting pressure on the government and demonstrating the power of the Maoist rebels, was underlined by bomb attacks in recent weeks on or just outside two hotels which had been asked to close. But the union withdrew the threat late on Wednesday after the government agreed to free two of its jailed leaders and provide information about 22 others it says are missing, a mediator said. "The union, the government and the firms gave their commitments in writing through us that led to the withdrawal of the closure," human rights activist and mediator Malla K. Sundar told Reuters. "All industries can open to business from today (Thursday)." |
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