CPN-US
Left groups in Nepal form united Communist Party
The merger may boost the left’s chances of revival in the country in the March elections, after the so-called Gen Z protests forced the left-liberal alliance to relent power in September of this year.
Curfew declared in sections of Kathmandu after pro-monarchy mob wreaks havoc
The mob attacked and set on fire the office of anti-monarchy Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist), in addition to vandalizing other buildings, offices and public properties
Nepal approves US’ Millennium Challenge Corporation grant amid protests. What’s next?
Weeks of instability in the Nepali parliament finally resulted in the ratification of the USD 500 million grant deal with US agency Millennium Challenge Corporation. This was preceded by massive protests by political parties that are opposing the government’s deal, viewing it as a threat to Nepal’s sovereignty
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