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Marcus Bleasdale Freelance / Saturday Telegraph Magazine
"A Forgotten War on Forgotten Hills"


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  Maoist soldiers lie dead after an attack on the royalist fort at Khara, Rukum, in which officials state 30 Maoist died and several Nepalese army soldiers died in a battle resembling those fought in the first world war. Trenches, mine fields and ancient weapons claimed many lives. Amoung the dead were several child soldiers aged between 9 and 16. The conflict has claimed the lives of 10,000 since 1999. The attacks have increased since King Gyanendra disolved parliament and declared martial law in February.
 

 

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