অ্যাকসেসিবিলিটি লিংক

Nepali Authorities Detain Activists, Foil Anti-Monarchy Rally


In Nepal, police have arrested at least a dozen human rights activists, and Maoist rebels have attacked a jail and let 150 prisoners escape. Police in Kathmandu foiled the first political protest against King Gyanendra's seizing of power last week and took away slogan-shouting demonstrators in vans. In western Nepal, Maoist rebels launched their first offensive since the king declared a state of emergency on February 1st. The rebels attacked police posts, government buildings and bombed a jail, and let prisoners go free. Five soldiers and at least one rebel were killed in the clashes. Meanwhile, Nepal's state-run radio says seven top politicians, including two former prime ministers, were freed from government custody today. Opposition activists say the government is holding some 1,000 politicians and activists.
XS
SM
MD
LG