Anonymous sources in newspapers of September 26

South Asia Check / September 27, 2015

Annapurna Post report headlined “Rift in Madhesi Morcha after flag [burning] incident” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed leader of the Morcha [United Democratic Madhesi Front].

Gorkhapatra report headlined “India has not stopped cargo vehicles” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The report does not carry a byline.

Kantipur report headlined “Refueling not allowed” by Bhusan Yadav datelined Birgunj has quoted an unnamed driver.

Kantipur report headlined “Indian ambassador questioned about obstructions” by Chandra Shekhar Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted “sources” in one instance.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “IOC refuses fuel delivery to Nepal” by Rajesh Khanal has quoted an unnamed source.

Republica report headlined “Supplies minister to discuss petro supply issue with Indian counterpart today” by Sujan Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed official from the Nepal Oil Corporation.

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