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![[Nepal] An armed carrier stands guard along a road leading into Kathmandu on Wednesday as the Maoist blockade enters its second day. [Date picture taken: 03/15/2006]](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/200631511.jpg.webp?itok=44ow2wMU "The army keeps watch on main roads into the capital as the rebel blockade enters its second day")
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