Mass Maoist protest in Kathmandu

Maoist activists have clashed with the police as thousands demonstrated on the streets of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, against the governing coalition.Riot police used tear gas and batons to disperse activists who had surrounded the main government complex and blocked all entry points to the area.It is among the biggest protests staged by Maoists since losing power in May.Joanna Jolly reports from Kathmandu.

BBC | November 12, 2009

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