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15 Maoist rebels killed in western Nepal

A government official in Nepal says at least 15 Maoist rebels have been killed in clashes with security forces in the west of the country.

The official from the home ministry says arms and ammunition were recovered from the guerrillas.

The fight to overthrow the constitutional monarchy in Nepal since 1996 has so far claimed the lives of more than 24-hunded people.

24/02/2002 12:46:44 | ABC Radio Australia News

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