19. Aug 2010
US reminds Nepal to allow free passage to Tibetan refugees
(DPA) US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Atul Keshap expressed concern over the "violation of the gentlemen's agreement" in Nepal, the Kathmandu Post reported. The paper reported that during talks with the US envoy, Nepal's home minister Rawal reiterated "Tibetans cross the Nepal-China border and enter India without a visa. Then they come back to Nepal and champion the Tibetan cause"; "Can we allow such activities and let them demonstrate here?"