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ANALYSIS-Nepal fears wider conflict if Terai unrest continues

http://today.reuters.com/News/CrisesArti...4_Crises-3

SIMARA, Nepal, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Violent protests by ethnic Madhesi people in Nepal's southern plains that left five dead in recent days could set the stage for wider communal conflict if grievances are not dealt with quickly.

Analysts say the military could be forced to intervene, further tarnishing a much-lauded peace process between Maoists and the government that has seen the former rebels join an interim parliament after a decade-old conflict. (...)