A century of suppression
Unfortunate enough, despite Lhotsampas toiled for it, this month we are celebrating the centenary of the establishment of monarchy in Bhutan, as refugees here in Nepal. Proud to state, Bhutan’s monarchy would not have survived in present form had there been no cooperation from the southerners. Yet, it were...
Prospects and Retrospect of Resettling Bhutanese Refugees
This month, it has been a haste schedule for both Bhutanese refugees and their protecting guardian UNHCR chief in Nepal Abraham ABRAHAM but with two different objectives. Bhutanese refugees are busy expressing their interest and giving interviews to government representatives from the US and the Australia temporarily based in...
From friends: Pradhan tells his story
I joined the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) as a young officer in March 1980 having successfully completed my National Social Service (NSS) in Lhuntshi dzongkhag (district). During my six months of NSS I had the opportunity to visit and work in the remotest parts of Lhuntshi and also...
Grievances of Nepalis from war-torn Lebanon
Escaping conflict at home has not always helped some Nepalis live in peace. In their search for employment, many Nepalis have landed in conflict zones. The gruesome murder of 12 Nepali migrant workers in Iraq few years earlier is still fresh in our memory. Lebanon is one of the...
Grievances of Nepalis from war-torn Lebanon
Escaping conflict at home has not always helped some Nepalis live in peace. In their search for employment, many Nepalis have landed in conflict zones. The gruesome murder of 12 Nepali migrant workers in Iraq few years earlier is still fresh in our memory. Lebanon is one of the...
R B Basnet: A True Hero
The late refugee leader will be remembered for his fight for justice and democracy in Bhutan from exile till his last breathe Man is mortal but his contribution to society and his commitment for the cause make him immortal. R B Basnet has been immortalized due to his unflinching...