Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 9

South Asia Check / February 10, 2016

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Mahato hauled over the coals” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A leader of the United Democratic Madhesi Front. The report does not carry a byline.

Kantipur report headlined “Fuel also enters through Birgunj” by Bhusan Yadav datelined Birgunj has quoted one unnamed source: A source.

Kantipur report headlined “Sit-in and strike withdrawn” by Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: A source present at the meeting.

Republica report headlined “Poudel, Jaitley discuss use of earthquake aid” datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: Knowledgeable sources, and a source privy to the development. The report does not carry a byline.

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