Anonymous sources in newspapers of May 18

South Asia Check / May 23, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “UML also in the race for govt” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A high-level source from the CPN-UML, a source, and a leader from the Nepal Congress.

Kantipur report headlined “Dahal resigning on May 22” by Kulchandra Neupane datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A source from Baluwatar and a minister from the Nepali Congress.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Parliament may be prorogued today” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source: A source. This report doesn’t carry a byline.

Republica report headlined “NC rejects request to delay polls” by Roshan Sedhai datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source: A leader from the Nepali Congress.

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