Anonymous sources in newspapers of June 2

South Asia Check / June 3, 2016

Nagarik report headlined “Dispute between UML and Maoists heightens” by Arjun Subedi datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in five instances: Sources in three instances, highly-placed source and a highly-placed source at the prime minister’s office.

Annapurna Post report headlined “This was how Kedia was freed” by Subash Gotame datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A source and a senior police source.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Judges appointments issue, Karki returns cutting short her visit” by Yama Birahi datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance: A judge of the Supreme Court.

Republica report headlined “Ruling partners at loggerheads over civil servant transfers” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in two instances: Sources and a source close to Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa. This news does not carry a byline.

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