2007 Photo Contest, Spot News, 2nd prize
Photographer

Agnes Dherbeys

Cosmos / Eve

21 April, 2006

Anti-monarchists burn tires on the ring road around Kathmandu's city center. Protesters march on the royal palace, demonstrating against King Gyanendra. In February 2005, the monarch had dismissed the government of the country and assumed power. A general strike called by opposition parties in April 2006, was followed by an intensive campaign of anti-royal demonstrations and clashes with police around the country. By the end of the month, the king had capitulated and agreed to the reinstitution of parliament.

About the photographer

Agnes Dherbeys

This image is collected in