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W/Th Feb 17 -

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"I tried to connect to the Internet immediately after the speech but the dial-up networking said that there was no dial tone. I then looked at my cell phone which was saying 'no network' and I understood that I have been cut off from the rest of the world."

:: Radio Free Nepal ::
-- via BuzzMachine --

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:: From the BBC:

*King Gyanendra assumed direct control nearly two weeks ago, saying the former government had failed to tackle Maoists, during whose nine-year insurgency 11,000 people have been killed.*

:: Tues, 15 Feb ::


*Fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, have been curtailed and several political leaders, human rights activists and journalists are still under house arrest or are in detention.*

:: Wed, 16 Feb ::

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Kathmandu, Feb 16: A high-level delegation of Amnesty International has discussed the current situation in Nepal with King Gyanendra and other top officials and human rights activists here.
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It will issue a statement on Nepal issue in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon, an official at the AI Nepal Chapter said.

:: Press Trust of India ::

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