Nepal

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Although child labor is illegal in Nepal, 1.6 million children are in the workforce. Girls have it the worst.

Sex trafficking is a growing problem in Nepal. The Diplomat's Kiran Nazish reports from Kathmandu.

After months of political deadlock, Nepal elects a centrist prime minister. Can he write a constitution?

Buddhism’s central figure may have lived more than a century earlier than previously thought.

The Nepalese Army remains powerful and yet largely unremarked, a tribute to its political acumen.

With its second general elections, Bhutan takes one more step towards securing its democratic gains.

Despite hope that Nepal’s crawl toward democracy will continue, uncertainty and infighting persist.

With the integration of Maoist fighters faltering and growing political gridlock, the entire peace process is in jeopardy.

The Diplomat speaks with Nepal’s ambassador to the United States about Tibet, India and ties with China.

As Nepal’s politicians jostle for position, they aren’t afraid to throw around some outrageous accusations.

Nepalese citizens are increasingly moving abroad — particularly to Gulf countries — to find work. Will their rights be protected?