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Nepal deploys army as protesters look for interim leader

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Nepal's army was set to resume talks with "Gen Z" protesters to pick an interim leader for the Himalayan nation, an army spokesperson said, after angry demonstrations that killed 30 and forced the prime minister to resign.

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  • Nepal is under curfew with troops deployed to prevent further unrest.
  • Protests intensified after police fired on demonstrators, leading to violence and arson. 52s
  • Prime Minister Sharma Ali resigned amid the unrest. 21s
  • Protesters are seeking an interim leader, with Sushila Karki as a preferred candidate. 1m 11s
  • Over 13,500 prisoners escaped during the instability, raising concerns from neighboring China. 1m 35s
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