Nepal Elections
A plot twist makes Pushpa Kamal Dahal prime minister of Nepal
Dahal, aka ‘Prachanda’, turned his back on an earlier alliance with the Nepali Congress to side with the CPN-UML. Now he must lead a coalition government with former foes and emergent new parties.
Amish Raj Mulmi | Dec 28, 2022
Nepal elections, Pakistan’s new Army Chief, ‘Moshari’, and more.
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The Editors | Dec 16, 2022
A field day
Future elections in Nepal may see more independents, and unpredictable alliances.
Amish Raj Mulmi | May 27, 2022
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