Stories about Nepal from July, 2008
Nepal: On China, media and the Olympics
Blogdai on China deciding to reverse its pledge to offer complete media freedom, and planning to censor the Internet used by foreign media during the Olympics.
Nepal: Library Movement
Nepal Monitor profiles Dr. Antonia Neubauer, the person leading Nepal's Library movement.
Nepal: Women and Democracy
Anbika's DiGi Home questions how the democratic setup in Nepal can be called inclusive without women playing a crucial role.
Nepal: Political intrigue
Nepali Netbook sums up the political events of the last few weeks in the country – as ‘wackiest’ ever in Nepali politics.
Nepal: 2008 Gruber Women's Rights Prize
Nepal Monitor profiles Sapana Pradhan Malla, a Nepali lawyer and activist, who won the 2008 Gruber Women’s Rights Prize.
Nepal: On Democracy
Nepal Monitor on the importance of democracy, and a “citizen's roadmap” to it.
About our Nepal coverage
The earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25 claimed more than 8,000 lives and injured twice as many people. Around 8 million people have been affected with at least 2 million displaced. 1.4 million are in need of food assistance. Reaching remote areas presents a special challenge.
