In 1997, Bhutan remained an absolute monarchy where the King held sovereign power and the judiciary was not independent. The year was marked by a deepening crisis for the ethnic Nepalese minority.
In 1997, Bhutan remained an absolute monarchy where the King held sovereign power and the judiciary was not independent. The year was marked by a deepening crisis for the ethnic Nepalese minority. To read the full article click here.
Published on January 12, 2026
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