People take part in a Maoist-organized sit-in and road blockade program along the highway at Nagdhunga outside Kathmandu November 10, 2009. Maoists activists closed the main highways connecting the capital city as part of their second phase of protest to topple the government over the army chief sacking issue. Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

People take part in a Maoist-organized sit-in and road blockade program along the highway at Nagdhunga outside Kathmandu November 10, 2009. Maoists activists closed the main highways connecting the capital city as part of their second phase of protest to topple the government over the army chief sacking issue.

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