Anonymous sources in newspapers of May 27

South Asia Check / May 28, 2016

Nagarik report headlined “Anarchic protests with political backing” by Pravin Dhakal datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed member of Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs National Federation.

Nagarik report headlined “Development activities slow down further” by Lakshman Biyogi datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official from the Ministry of Finance.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Budget announcement tomorrow, infrastructure in priority” by Sujit Mahat datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official each from the Ministry of Finance ad Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Dahal claims gentleman’s agreement reached with UML to allow him to head government” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source from the CPN Maoist Centre. The report does not have a byline.

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