Stories about Nepal from March, 2008
Nepal: Tibet and protests
United We Blog! on why the government in Nepal should allow peaceful protests for the cause of Tibet, even if their political stand on the issue is different.
Nepal: Law enforcement
Bahas explores the idea of a “culture of impunity” – the legacy of poor law-enforcement in Nepal.
Nepal: Tibet, China and India
Nepali Netbook on the ambiguity of Nepal's response to the issues of Tibet and China.
South Asia: Anti-Islam film
Voice of South on a controversial anti-Islam film made by a member of the Dutch parliament.
South Asia: On Tibet
Pickled Politics on the reactions of various countries on the issue of Tibet and China.
Nepal: Beating up a monk
Feringhee witnesses the beating up of pro-Tibet protesters in Nepal.
Nepal: Independence, Autonomy and Tibet
Bahas on the politics of Independence, Autonomy and the Dalai Lama, and the issue of Tibet as it emerges in South Asia.
South Asia: Talking about abuse
Out Against Abuse asks why discussing the issue of domestic violence is so taboo, especially in the South Asian community.
Nepal: On King Mahendra
Nepali Netbook on the legacy of King Mahendra – a reflection of the historical context of domestic and international affairs of Nepal.
Nepal: Campaign Story
United We Blog! follows the campaign trail of the Maoist leader Prachanda in Nepal.
Nepal: A Free Press
Kathmandu Speaks on foreign interference and the press in Nepal.
Nepal: One Country
Kathmandu Speaks on why Nepal shouldn't split into independent states.
Nepal: Home and India
United We Blog! on a Nepali migrant worker coming home after working in India.
South Asia: On the Ganges
End Poverty in South Asia on the importance of the Ganges river to the people of the sub-continent.
Nepal: Campaigns and Elections
United We Blog! on the election fever gripping Nepal as political parties start their Constituent Assembly Elections campaigns all over the country.
Nepal: Development and Politics
Nepal Monitor on donors to the country raising questions on political issues as they do affect development choices.
About our Nepal coverage
The earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25 claimed more than 8,000 lives and injured twice as many people. Around 8 million people have been affected with at least 2 million displaced. 1.4 million are in need of food assistance. Reaching remote areas presents a special challenge.
