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We smile because we must

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As Nepal prepares for its first election since 2008 military presence on the streets is increasing as tensions rise across the country. One candidate has already been murdered by a rival in the Terai district and through out Nepal conflict between rival political cadres is increasing. The outcome of the Nov 19 election is uncertain with speculation of country wide bandas ( general strikes) before polling day. Copyright Neesha ( Alexandra) Bremner 2013

As Nepal prepares for its first election since 2008, the second since the civil war ended in 2006, military presence on the streets of Kathmandu is increasing as tensions rise across the country. One candidate has already been murdered by a rival in the Terai district and through out Nepal conflict between rival political cadres is increasing.
The outcome of the Nov 19 election is uncertain with speculation of country-wide bandas ( general strikes) before polling day.
Copyright Neesha ( Alexandra) Bremner 2013

Nepali journalists still targeted in Nepal

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“Both sides of the  (Nepali civil war) conflict committed abuses against press freedom during the civil war but promised to respect freedom of expression after the peace agreement. Yet many atrocities committed during the war remain un-investigated, and attacks on journalists continue with impunity.”

 The  Committee to Protect Journalists latest report, following the murder of Nepal FM journalist Shah in the central Bara District and subsequent trail, illustrates journalist safety is an ongoing concern in the Himalayan nation. With the  constitution negotiations coming to a head and other political uncertainties it is important journalists working in Nepal can work safely. The country is walking a tightrope and critical, in-depth journalism is essential to a good out come for the population not just Maoist insiders and other invested parties.