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Nepalis Stuck in the Russian Army: A Familiar Tale for Nepal

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In Nepal’s Capital, Protesters Call for Return to Monarchy, Hindu State

A video recorded by Nepali citizens claiming to serve in the Russian Army has surfaced on social media. One of the four individuals wearing army camouflage (although it could not be verified that he was actually serving in the Russian military) requests that the government of India help bring them home. Yes, the government of … Read more

As Former Maoist Combatants Join Russian Forces, Nepal’s Maoist PM Is in a Quandary

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As Former Maoist Combatants Join Russian Forces, Nepal’s Maoist PM Is in a Quandary

On December 12, Nepal’s Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal, who is also known by his insurgency-era nom de guerre “Prachanda,” was celebrating his 69th birthday. On the evening of the same day, a former Maoist combatant wrote on his Facebook about his “compulsion” to join Russian forces in their war against Ukraine. It was an … Read more