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Imprisoned for Infanticide: How Teen Girls Cope in Nepali Jails

Often quite young, they were convicted to long prison sentences for infanticide. Child rights activists say it runs afoul of several of the country’s own laws on how to treat juvenile offenders.

By Sunita Neupane

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Nepal
Political Crisis in Nepal Rekindles Calls for a Return to the Crown

Corruption and instability have opened the door for pro-monarchy protests, raising questions about the future of the fragile republic.

By Sunita Neupane

and Yam Kumari Kandel
India
‘God’s Work’ Is Modi’s Work in Rural India

By Raksha Kumar
India
Worshippers of an Ancient Indian Religion Push for Recognition

Followers of Sarna, a nature-worshipping faith, want visibility, respect — and political power.

By Raksha Kumar

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The Battle Against Abuse During Childbirth in Argentina

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Mexican Indigenous Group Fights to Preserve Sacred Sites

93 and Still Working: Retirement Is a Luxury Few Haitians Can Afford

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Adults Live Alongside Kids in Nepal’s Juvenile Detention Homes

By Sunita Neupane

Nepal’s Media Landscape Faces a ‘Watershed Moment’

By Sunita Neupane

The Forbidden Love Stories of Nepal’s Caste System

By Sunita Neupane

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