Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Nepal: long live the Maoists?

Thursday 29 May 2008

Nepal is no longer a monarchy. Tens of thousands of Nepalese took to the streets yesterday to celebrate the country's new Republic Day. All eyes are now on the Maoists: will they live up their promise to create a new Nepal?

Thursday 29 May 2008





 

 

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