Kirruth
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LONDON (AFP) — Retired Nepalese Gurkha soldiers cheered and wept with joy Tuesday after winning the right to settle in Britain, a state they and their comrades fought and died for.
The old soldiers, some in wheelchairs with their chests covered in medals, celebrated a moment they have battled years to witness, joined by British lawmakers and celebrity supporters outside the High Court in London.
"I'm very, very happy to hear the verdict," said Subas Gurung, 47, a former staff sergeant and Gulf War veteran, wearing the tie of the Gurkha Transport Regiment.
Waving flags, banners and accompanied by a piper, more than 100 Nepalese gathered outside the court to cheer the verdict.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hs49e9H4f3m77YXRF147yQGZZpyA
The old soldiers, some in wheelchairs with their chests covered in medals, celebrated a moment they have battled years to witness, joined by British lawmakers and celebrity supporters outside the High Court in London.
"I'm very, very happy to hear the verdict," said Subas Gurung, 47, a former staff sergeant and Gulf War veteran, wearing the tie of the Gurkha Transport Regiment.
Waving flags, banners and accompanied by a piper, more than 100 Nepalese gathered outside the court to cheer the verdict.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hs49e9H4f3m77YXRF147yQGZZpyA