Nepal’s top court halts government’s attempts to ban trade unions for civil servants
The move has attracted protests from thousands of government employees, political parties, and international organizations, calling it a violation of basic rights and the country’s international obligations.
Nepali students demand government reverse ban of political groups on campus
The newly-elected Balendra Shah-led centrist government in Nepal has been criticized for various undemocratic and unconstitutional moves based on its “superficial” reading of the country’s political problems.
China and Nepal sign agreement to advance Belt and Road Initiative
Nepal envisions BRI projects in the country to work as a bridge between India and China, the world’s two most populous states
Community health workers in South Asia forge joint struggle for rights and recognition
Frontline health workers have issued a joint document calling on governments and international agencies to recognize and uphold their essential rights
The United States contests the Chinese Belt and Road with a private corporation
The US has launched another private initiative in an attempt to counter China’s rapidly growing infrastructure development and investment project, Belt and Road
Nepal ratifies $500M Millennium Challenge Corp. pact amid protests and other stories
Today we look at the Millennium Challenge Corporation pact ratified by Nepal, racism against African refugees trying to flee the war in Ukraine, and more
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