Spot News, 2nd prize
Agnes Dherbeys
Cosmos / Eve
Cosmos / Eve
22 April, 2006
A woman is buried under bodies as police beat protesters with bamboo sticks. Protesters march on the royal palace, demonstrating against King Gyanendra. In February 2005, the monarch had dismissed the government of the country and assumed power. A general strike called by opposition parties in April 2006, was followed by an intensive campaign of anti-royal demonstrations and clashes with police around the country. By the end of the month, the king had capitulated and agreed to the reinstitution of parliament.
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