February 25, 2005
Nepali Army Is Said to Fire on Student Protesters
The Royal Nepal Army fired without warning from helicopters on student protesters this month, injuring approximately 20 students, according to reports received by a Nepali human-rights activist in New Delhi and the Indian news media. The students were protesting the Nepali king's dismissal of the government.
All communication to and from Nepal -- including telephone, fax, and Internet access -- was blocked immediately after the dismissal occurred. It was restored a week
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