Anonymous sources in newspapers of May 20

South Asia Check / May 23, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “‘Election’s legitimacy will be under question’ if constitution not amended” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: A highly-placed source.

Nagarik report headlined “PM attempting to release Sumargi’s stuck funds” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A government source and a source at the ministry of industry.

Kantipur report headlined “Case withdrawal decision violates Supreme Court’s order” by Krishna Gyawali datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: Some highly-placed sources at the Office of Attorney General, a source at the Office of the Attorney General in two instances, a source, and a DIG at Nepal Police Headquarters.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “‘Bill proposes pay, perks for elected representatives” Prithvi Man Shrestha datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: An official at the Ministry of Finance.

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