Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 30

South Asia Check / November 3, 2016

Nagarik report headlined “Parties gear up for constitution amendment” by Rudra Khadka datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source and a leader from the United Democratic Madhesi Front.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Some aid announcements as goodwill gesture likely: Sources” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed government official and a diplomatic source. It has no byline.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Grand reception plans for Mukherjee” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It has no byline.

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