Anonymous sources in newspapers of January 11

South Asia Check / January 12, 2017

Nagarik report headlined “Red Cross emptied funds meant for quake victims” by Sangeet Sangroula datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: A source, a source at Red Cross, a staffer of Red Cross, an official, and a highly-placed source.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Parliament endorses BAFI bill” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed experts in one instance. This report does not carry a byline. Here BAFI stands for Banks and Financial Institutions.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Decision on Gyewali’s fate likely today” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: A close aide to Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi. This report does not carry a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “What will happen to facilities enjoyed by ‘unfit’ Karki?” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: Some experts. This report does not carry a byline.

Republica report headlined “Nepal Red Cross spends millions from quake funds on ‘luxuries'” by Sangeet Sangroula datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: An official of the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) official, an official and a highly-placed official source.

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