[Nepal] Young girls and women have been playing a key role in the Maoist military activities. Many of the experienced female militia hold posts of commanders and military trainers and train both male and female fighters.

Sagar Shrestha/IRIN

[Nepal] Young girls and women have been playing a key role in the Maoist military activities. Many of the experienced female militia hold posts of commanders and military trainers and train both male and female fighters.
Date Mon, 12/12/2005 - 12:00
Credits Sagar Shrestha/IRIN
Themes Conflict

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