Journalists from Nepal’s largest newspaper have been charged with contempt of court after publishing critical stories about the country’s chief justice. To read further and watch video, please click on the link below: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/03/charges-nepal-journalists-attack-press-freedom-180304154802551.html
Governance
Nepal Communist Alliance To Form Next Government
Kathmandu (AFP) – Nepal’s Communist parties will form the next government, the election commission confirmed Friday after releasing long-delayed election results months after polls billed as a turning point for the Himalayan nation roiled by decades of political instability. To read further, please click on the link below: https://www.yahoo.com/news/nepal-communist-alliance-form-next-government-003956079.html
Nepal Election Mechanics Explained
Click on the link below for an explanation of the processes for elections in Nepal per the 2015 Constitution: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/interactive/2017/11/nepal-elections-2017-explained-171126103009857.html
Frustration Simmers as Nepalis Await New Government
Students in Nepal have been taking to the streets to demand the outgoing government swiftly hand over power to a leftist alliance that swept to victory in national elections last month. The landmark post-war poll had raised hopes that it would bring much-needed stability to the impoverished country. Yet, several weeks after the
Nepal Has Banned Solo Climbers From Scaling its Mountains
Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents. To read further, please click on the link below: http://Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepal-bans-solo-climbers-from-mount-everest-9821078
Despite Conversion Ban, Christianity Spreads in Nepal
More than two years after an earthquake flattened the Nepali village of Richet, Dhading, most residents are still living in makeshift shelters. Only the church has been rebuilt – paid for by Christian missionaries whose influence in the mainly Hindu country is growing. To read further, please click on the
A Fugitive Wanted Over a Deadly Attack on Police Won a Seat in Nepal’s National Parliament
A fugitive wanted over a deadly attack on police won a seat in Nepal’s national parliament, despite being in hiding and not once appearing in public during his campaign. To read more, please click on the link below: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/fugitive-wins-seat-in-nepal-parliament-9492094
Communists Win Nepal’s 1st Election Under the New Constitution
After centuries of absolute monarchy followed by decades of chaos, Nepal is taking to democracy in a big way. Since May its people have voted into office 753 newly created local councils, seven new provincial assemblies and a 275-member national parliament. To read this Economist article, please click on the
As Nepal Gears Up for Elections, Citizens Want Two Things: Stability and Development
As Nepal gears up for parliamentary elections, its citizens want two things: stability and development’ To read further, please click on the following link: https://thediplomat.com/2017/11/can-nepal-find-political-stability/
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