Anonymous sources in newspapers of September 22

South Asia Check / September 23, 2016

Annapurna Post report headlined “Supreme Court’s instructional letter to govt – Furnish documents on Lokman appointment” by Yam Birahi datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: An official from the Supreme Court administration.

Kantipur report headlined “Seeking donation forcibly get momentum” by KP Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in one instance.

Nagarik report headlined “Attempt to change NRA CEO” by Mani Dahal datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A source close to Pushpa Kamal Dahal and a source close to the prime minister.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Graft cases against CPN-MC leaders weak: PM” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance: A CPN (Maoist Center) central committee member. This news does not carry a byline.

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