Disgruntled ex-Maoist child soldiers padlock party office

Submitted by hannah on Thu, 12/01/2017 - 17:55

Former Maoist child soldiers, discontent with the party for discarding them unceremoniously during the peace process, padlocked the CPN (Maoist Centre) office on Monday demanding their proper rehabilitation. Seven Maoist leaders were still trapped in the office as the Post went to press.

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