Seven Maoists shot dead ahead of elections in Nepal
KATHMANDU - Police in Nepal have shot dead seven Maoists, the party said on Wednesday, in the worst outbreak of violence ahead of a high-stakes and tense vote on the Himalayan nations political future.
The Maoists, who are campaigning for Nepals god-king Gyanendra to be ousted and the monarchy to be immediately abolished after Thursdays elections, were killed during clashes with supporters of a rival party.
Posted by: Steve White 2008-04-10 |