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Nepal's Maoists stage attacks in Kathmandu
The Nepalese government has broadcast an order over state radio for shops to re-open and taxis and buses to resume service in defiance of a strike called by Maoist rebels.
Their bid to impose a five-day national strike from Monday is showing signs of unravelling with many people unable to afford to sit it out .
After days of near total shutdown, life in Kathmandu is returning to normal with more taxis, buses and even private cars on the streets, and some shops and businesses open despite fear of Maoist reprisals.
Finance Ministry officials say the strike is costing 26 million dollars a day and Police report the rebels launched two small attacks in the capital Kathmandu in an attempt to enforce the strike.
26/04/2002 14:05:48 | ABC Radio Australia News
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