Bibek Bhandari
@bibekbhandari
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freelance journalist | @SixthTone @SCMPNews @CNNi @ForeignPolicy @TheNationalNews @AJEnglish | Often bored, mostly boring |@TCU @UniWestminster alum |
Joined September 2009
Hundreds of Nepalis are currently enlisted in the Russian army to fight Ukraine. Now many of them want to return, but it’s not that easy. It’s been tough reporting on this, listening to their harrowing stories. (A thread)
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Two bus accidents in Kathmandu carrying dozens of students, including one today. At least five deaths. Many more highway accidents, killing hundreds annually. It’s baffling that road safety isn’t an urgent priority for the government. Zero accountability.
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RT @haaangma: i wrote a piece based on the testimonies i received from the victims of police brutality at mukkumlung. please read :3 https…
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RT @SanjeevSatgainy: Nepal’s biggest political parties are becoming more corrupt and undemocratic. Their attempt at reforms is motivated mo…
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One person has died in Uganda’s latest Ebola outbreak. USAID was a key partner in treating + slowing its spread. “The Trump era should teach us to learn that we can’t always rely on foreign aid to tackle our health challenges and even all other sectors.”
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Why do these motorcycle riders always feel so entitled? They’re the worst when it comes to not following traffic rules @valleytraffic
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RT @PySamarth: What's wrong with Bollywood? Why are theaters running empty? Why did Dharma make just ₹60 lakhs in profit last year when Mad…
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It took a few days to dig the sidewalks for the water pipes but might take months to complete them. And this is how you walk to a World Heritage Site.
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Bipin Joshi from Nepal is one of the hostages still held in Gaza. I met his father and cousin who’re pleading for Bipin’s release and hope he’ll come home soon.
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RT @JeremyKonyndyk: Whether or not you care about foreign aid, you should be very worried about what DOGE is doing to @USAID right now. Br…
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RT @weltsichten: Seit knapp drei Jahren führt #Putin einen #Krieg gegen die #Ukraine. Dafür rekrutiert #Russland mit falschen Versprechunge…
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RT @SanaSaeed: One of the Palestinians in Gaza I’ve been recently speaking to on a regular basis sent me a message saying that he wishes Su…
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“In an industry that thrives on constant pressure, mental health struggles, in all their forms, are poorly acknowledged. Many struggle in secret for fear of being outcast.” A terrific piece on the perils of conflict journalism and freelancing.
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A prayer meet in Boudha for the victims of natural disasters across the globe
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RT @maxwelltani: New: A writer at the Root died a few days ago. Today, the publication emailed staff telling writers they would have to inc…
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