Posted by: bornfree September 16, 2006
Pride of Nepal--- the Gurkhas
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Pictures and headlines that make Nepal proud. what a sight. pride of nepal afterall! Gurkha paramilitary police patroled the Suntec City Covention Hall where the IMF-World Bank Meetings was held, Wednesday Sept. 13, 2006 in Singapore. The city-state is mobilizing its entire police force and its reserve police national service numbering over 10,000 to provide 24-hour security for the meetings, which are expected to gather 16,000 delegates and visitors from all around the world over the week. With Gurkhas being seen patrolling around the IMF- World Bank Meeting Venue the expectation of demonstration by the protestors was not seen or heard. Before the meeting large number of people had planned to protest as usual as at every IMF-World Bank Meeting. The word Gurkha, the distinguish felt hat and the mere sight of Khukri was enough to deter the protestors away.
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