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#13091077

13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091078

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091079

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091080

13 December 2025

KP Sharma Oli (in a red scarf and black cap), former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), addresses the opening ceremony of the party's general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13081185

10 December 2025

Aerial shots capture the Syrian Army and Public Security forces conducting a military parade on the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people, in Aleppo, Syria, on December 08, 2025.

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#13081186

10 December 2025

Aerial shots capture the Syrian Army and Public Security forces conducting a military parade on the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people, in Aleppo, Syria, on December 08, 2025.

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#13081187

10 December 2025

In Aleppo, Syria, on December 8, 2025, the Syrian Army and Public Security forces hold a military parade marking the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people.

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#13081188

10 December 2025

In Aleppo, Syria, on December 8, 2025, the Syrian Army and Public Security forces hold a military parade marking the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people.

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#13081191

10 December 2025

In Aleppo, Syria, on December 8, 2025, the Syrian Army and Public Security forces hold a military parade marking the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people.

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10 December 2025

In Aleppo, Syria, on December 8, 2025, the Syrian Army and Public Security forces hold a military parade marking the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people.

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#13081195

10 December 2025

In Aleppo, Syria, on December 8, 2025, the Syrian Army and Public Security forces hold a military parade marking the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people.

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#13081196

10 December 2025

In Aleppo, Syria, on December 8, 2025, the Syrian Army and Public Security forces hold a military parade marking the first anniversary of the Syrian revolution's victory and the fall of the Assad regime, attended by thousands of people.

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#13038966

29 November 2025

A wall with the message ''democracy, freedom in Giessen'' is set in front of the Giessen train station as more than 50,000 people take part in a large demonstration against the newly launched AFD youth organization, which aims to promote a far-right youth training organization in Giessen, Germany, on November 29, 2025.

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#12976723

10 November 2025

Egyptians head to the polls to elect a new parliament during the first round of the Egyptian parliamentary elections in Giza, Egypt, on November 10, 2025.

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#12976724

10 November 2025

Egyptians head to the polls to elect a new parliament during the first round of the Egyptian parliamentary elections in Giza, Egypt, on November 10, 2025.

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#12976725

10 November 2025

Egyptians head to the polls to elect a new parliament during the first round of the Egyptian parliamentary elections in Giza, Egypt, on November 10, 2025.

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