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Nepal says kills dozens of rebels in clashes
Nepali soldiers killed dozens of rebels in a series of clashes, the army said on Saturday, in the latest battles since King Gyanendra's Feb. 1 power grab.
At least three soldiers and a policeman were also killed in the clashes on Thursday and Friday in Kailali district, a stronghold 650 km west of Kathmandu.
An army officer told Reuters four rebel bodies were recovered, but more than three dozen guerrillas were believed to have been killed in those battles.
"Stains of blood were seen in nearby jungles. Dead rebels might have been carried away after the clashes," he said.
The rebels normally carry away most of their dead and bury them in the jungle or in river beds to hide their losses.
The army estimates of rebel losses are based on the version of villagers who saw the guerrillas carrying their fallen comrades. The rebels have not commented and independent verification of the army claims is not possible because the clashes occurred in remote areas.
The latest fighting took place as soldiers went to clear road blocks set up by the rebels to enforce a transport blockade in protest at the king's move.
The two-week-old blockade has disrupted supplies and travel. |
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