The Coup in Nepal: An Interview with a U.S. Eye-Witness

By Anonymous (not verified) , 11 April, 2005
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This is an interview with an eye-witness to the recent royal coup in Nepal. Sage tells stories about what he's seen, clarifies the political forces involved, and speaks about his own friends who are caught up in the incredibly scary and painful upheaval.

In the midst of a civil war, Nepal's king recently staged a coup, suddenly shutting down media coverage and arresting hundreds of people. Sage Radachowsky is a Boston-based ally to the struggle for democracy in Nepal. He was there on February 1st, 2005 when the king took over. Listen to this radio interview to learn more about the conflict between Maoists and the king, hear stories of what life is like there, and learn about the U.S. reaction.