Anonymous sources in newspapers of August 11

South Asia Check / August 15, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Ex-PM Nepal visiting North Korea” by Shambhu Kattel datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in four instances: Diplomats from various countries based in Nepal, diplomats from western countries, official at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and source.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Sushma Swaraj meets prime minister” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A source. This report doesn’t have a byline.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Let’s focus on concrete outcome: PM to Swaraj” by Anil Giri datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: an official present in the meeting.

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