Anonymous sources in newspapers of May 28

South Asia Check / June 1, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Election symbol for RJPN” by Govinda Pariyar datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A leader who participated in the meeting, and a source.

Kantipur report headlined “Understanding to withdraw impeachment motion” by Rajendra Phuyal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A source.

Kantipur report headlined “RJPN rejects proposal of three parties” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances: A Maoist Center leader close to the prime minister, a source close to prime minister, a leader from a leading party who participated in the meeting, and a source. This report doesn’t carry a byline.

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