NEPAL: Peace process deadlock undermining development
IRIN - Fri Dec 4, 5:45 am ETKATHMANDU, 4 December 2009 (IRIN) - A deadlock in Nepal's peace process is threatening development and stability in the country, say aid workers and analysts.
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KATHMANDU, 4 December 2009 (IRIN) - A deadlock in Nepal's peace process is threatening development and stability in the country, say aid workers and analysts.
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