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Ex-minister gets jailed for corruption

One of many: Nepal jails former minister in corruption case Nepal’s highest court on Tuesday jailed a former home minister for corruption in the latest in a series of high profile graft convictions of prominent public figures. The Supreme Court … Continue reading

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DfID spends £32,000 upgrading director’s home

The extravagant deal has stirred controversy inside the DfID office in Nepal, where many are upset about the inefficient way aid money is often spent. It has also raised eyebrows in the wider donor community. One aid worker said that … Continue reading

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US cable: army corrupt, reconstruction expensive

See full list of Nepal cables. INDIAN, UK ENVOYS ON STATE OF ARMY, TALKS BETWEEN PARTIES, MAOISTS REF: A. KATHMANDU 658 ¶B. KATHMANDU 606 (NOTAL) Classified By: CDA John K. Schlosser, Reasons 1.4 (b/d). SUMMARY ——– ¶1.  (S) Visiting SCA PDAS … Continue reading

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