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"POLITICAL CONFLICT IN THE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM"


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Nepalese pro-democracy protesters chant anti-government slogans after burning and looting government property during demonstrations as tens of thousands of Nepalese protesters march on the streets during the second day of an imposed curfew. Nepal's opposition groups are calling for a restoration of democracy from King Gyanedra's royalist regime and vow to continue their protests until he steps down. Violent clashes became a regular occurance between pro-democracy groups and the government's forces. King Gyanedra's royalist government ordered a curfew, cutting phone lines and internet and arresting anti-government activists while a ban on protests continues angering Human Rights organizations. Nepali men chant as water cannons are shot at them during a demonstration protesting the rule of King Gyanedra in Kathmandu January 24, 2006.
 

 

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