Nepalese Opposition Begin Strike

World | April 6, 2006, Thursday // 00:00

Opposition activists in Nepal have begun a four-day general strike in protest against King Gyanendra's seizure of power more than a year ago. A mass anti-monarchy rally is planned for Saturday despite a ban on public protests in the capital, Kathmandu. Nepalese authorities cracked down on demonstrators on Wednesday, arresting more 100 people. Meanwhile, five policemen and at least two rebels died in a clash in southern Nepal, officials said.

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