Nepalese unrest hits PM
Monday 18 June 2012
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EmailHundreds of protesters demanding the resignation of Nepal's prime minister attacked his motorcade with stones and clashed with riot police today.
Supporters of the opposition Nepali Congress party attempted to block Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's motorcade as it approached Katmandu's airport. Bhattarai was leaving Nepal for a conference in Brazil.
Riot police blocked the protesters, who pelted Bhattarai's motorcade with stones.
Two security vehicles were damaged.
The protesters later clashed with the riot police.
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