Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
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"People who make unnecessary remarks, belittle those in pain or seek to cause them further suffering at this sensitive time are criminals."
— Balendra Shah , Politician
"There is also extremism that is very sympathetic to the government and condemns those who question it."
— Dovan Rai , Activist
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Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
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