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Nepal PM Oli quits as anti-corruption protests spiral

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Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday (September 9) as anti-corruption demonstrators defied an indefinite curfew and clashed with police, a day after 19 people died in violent protests triggered by a social media ban.

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  • Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned after violent anti-corruption protests. 8s
  • Nineteen people died and over 100 were injured during attempts to storm parliament. 16s
  • Protesters set fire to homes of politicians, including Oli's residence.
  • The protests are led by young people frustrated with corruption and lack of economic opportunities. 1m 10s
  • Kathmandu's main airport was closed due to smoke from protest-related fires. 1m 35s
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