The stated deadline for completing the demobilization process was originally December 2005, but was later extended into February 2006.

The demobilization process did not officially end until 5 July when the last elements of the Venezuelan Battalion returned home.

Even soldiers who complete the demobilization process - collecting their money and tools and taking courses in civics - often have little to go home to.

The Angolan armed forces, which are playing a central role in the demobilization process, repeatedly deferred requests for comment.

The accord "establishes a framework and points of reference, but it doesn't give you full details of the demobilization process, especially inside Nicaragua," the official said.

After the war, the unit was deactivated as part of the demobilization process.

Early completion of the military demobilization process is crucial to the long-term underpinning of the peace process.

It was agreed that support would be provided for the demobilization process and for the return and resettlement of refugees as mentioned in the agreement.

Presidential and legislative elections would be held under UN supervision within one year, once the demobilization process was complete.

The lack of a permanent demobilization process run by the government in Marius' military reform would help facilitate the demise of the Roman Republic.