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What is happening in Nepal?

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Large-scale protests erupted in Kathmandu after the government banned social media and amid allegations of corruption. Police responded with force, resulting in at least 17 deaths and many injuries. A curfew has been imposed, and tensions remain high.

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Multiple fatalities as Nepal police fire on protesters

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  • Tens of thousands protested in Kathmandu against a government social media ban.
  • Protesters also raised issues of corruption and lack of transparency. 52s
  • Demonstration turned violent as protesters breached barricades near parliament. 1m 13s
  • Police responded with tear gas, water cannons, and live fire, causing fatalities and injuries. 1m 24s
  • A curfew was imposed around key government sites following the unrest. 1m 35s
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Multiple fatalities as Nepal police fire on protesters
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DW News
14 hours ago
Multiple fatalities as Nepal police fire on protesters

Thousands of mostly young demonstrators protested the government's sweeping ban on social media and voiced concerns about institutional corruption.

Multiple fatalities as Nepal police fire on protesters
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DW News
14 hours ago
Multiple fatalities as Nepal police fire on protesters

Protesters also questioned the lack of transparency regarding public funds and the loss of free speech.

Multiple fatalities as Nepal police fire on protesters
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DW News
14 hours ago
Multiple fatalities as Nepal police fire on protesters

The demonstration turned violent after protesters breached barricades and surrounded parliament, prompting security forces to use tear gas, water cannons, and live fire.

Nepal police kill at least 17 protesting corruption, social media ban
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Africanews
1 day ago
Nepal police kill at least 17 protesting corruption, social media ban

Police in Kathmandu opened fire on protesters demonstrating against corruption and a government ban on social media, killing at least 17 people and injuring 145.

Nepal police kill at least 17 protesting corruption, social media ban
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Africanews
1 day ago
Nepal police kill at least 17 protesting corruption, social media ban

The government banned platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube, citing non-compliance with registration and oversight requirements.

Nepal police kill at least 17 protesting corruption, social media ban
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Africanews
1 day ago
Nepal police kill at least 17 protesting corruption, social media ban

Police used tear gas, water cannons, and eventually live ammunition after protesters breached security barriers and surrounded the parliament building.

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