Nepal

  • Sep 23, 2015
  • 2 min read

Nepal constitutional crisis does not presage civil war

The constitution is controversial and only the first step in the long road to peace

Nepal
  • May 1, 2015
  • 7 min read

Earthquake sets back Nepal's development goals

The devastation holds out hope for political compromise, even as key industries face an uncertain future

Nepal
  • Nov 29, 2013
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Nepal's new government confronts daunting agenda

Since the fall of the monarchy in 2006, Nepal has been racked by political uncertainty and...

Nepal
  • Nov 27, 2013
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Nepal's outlook will turn on inclusivity

The Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) yesterday called for an independent investigation...

Nepal
  • Aug 26, 2013
  • 6 min read

Nepal's political fate hinges on roundtable talks

Dissident groups threatening a boycott of the long-awaited Constituent Assembly election,...

Nepal
  • Jun 7, 2012
  • 6 min read

Constitutional chaos looms over Nepal's polity

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has called for fresh Constituent Assembly elections on November...

Nepal
  • May 28, 2012
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Instability in Nepal may persist despite fresh polls

Fresh parliamentary elections will be held in November, Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai...

Nepal
  • Nov 2, 2011
  • 2 min read

Peace deal boosts Nepal's prospects

Some 6,500 out of 19,000 former Maoist insurgents demobilised in 2006 will be integrated into the...

Nepal