Anonymous sources in newspapers of May 31

South Asia Check / June 1, 2016

Kantipur report headlined “Oli-Dahal relations chill” by Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted five unnamed sources: A source, a source close to Pushpa Kamal Dahal, a source from the Maoist Center, a source from the prime minister’s residence and a source close to the prime minister.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Dispute over ‘gentleman’s agreement'” by Balkumar Nepal datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed sources: An informed source, and a member of the Maoist Center Secretariat.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Dahal concerned about budget fallout” datelined Kathmandu has quoted one unnamed source: Sources. This news does not carry a byline.

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