Microfinance victims begin indefinite hunger strike in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Victims of alleged microfinance-related exploitation have begun an indefinite hunger strike at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu, escalating their protest against the government.

The protesters, who staged a “Capital March” on Sunday to draw the government’s attention to their demands, launched the hunger strike on Tuesday morning.

They have called on the government to make […] ...