Kalpit Parajuli

On World Refugee Day, none of Nepal's 22,000 Tibetan refugees took to the streets. Targeted by police, they have "no rights". Thus, "we decided not to demonstrate," a Christian Tibetan said.

At least 130 victims and 100 thousand pilgrims blocked. Houses, roads and bridges swept away by the mud. The most serious damage to the Indian state of Uttarkhand. Kathmandu unlocks 10 million rupees (about 79,500 Euros) for relief operations.

Nepali law bans child labour under the age of 14, but children are the most sought after domestic workers. Torture and abuse often go along with the job, especially if children spend too much time studying. For Caritas, children's rights should be respected, including the "right to practice one's own religion".

A report by Nepali police reveals that in Tinkar, on the western border with China, rare animals are smuggled for sale into the mainland. In June, police seized five hides, 50 kg in leopard bones, four boxes of tiger teeth and two boxes of elephant tusks.

For the pontiff, preserving creation is everyone's duty. Condemning waste and the dictatorship of money is fundamental to an Asian continent plagued by poverty and huge social cleavages.

Sold into slavery by their families in debt. Kathmandu condemns slavery, but in the poorest regions of the country, it remains a common practice. An activist: "victims of continuing violence, but police will not conduct any investigation."

The Saudi government ultimatum will expire on July 3. Kathmandu authorities concerned by sudden return of 120 thousand migrant workers. Experts: "If the government fails to generate jobs, the country risks hunger and poverty."

May 29 marked the 60th anniversary of the conquest of the summit. Many veterans hikers denounce increasing pollution. The Nepalese government has been accused of avoiding the issue.

The case worries the government. For the Home Affairs Ministry, this is an isolated incident. No Christian or foreigner is in danger. The incident occurred yesterday in the Kanchenjunga area, in the country's north-east. Some local youths attacked 17 researchers from the University of California stealing from them and threatening their life.

Price hikes by Chinese companies cause Nepali traders to halt movement of goods on the road from Khasa to Tatopani. They refuse to pay more.

Hundreds of people attended today's Mass in the Church of the Assumption. "Extremist threats do not scare us," clergyman says. "We shall pursue our mission even more." Muslims and Hindus express their solidarity.

The assassination of the president of National Islamic Struggle Committee threatens to spark renewed sectarian violence. The country's Muslim minority accuses the government of indifference, of failing to deal with the problem of extremist groups. For Muslim Association of Nepal Vice President Mohammad Najimuddi, the killing was politically motivated, demands more security.