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Nepal police kill at least 17 protesting corruption, social media ban

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Protests erupted in Kathmandu after a government decision to block most social media platforms in the country.

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  • Police opened fire on protesters in Kathmandu, killing at least 17 people.
  • At least 145 people were injured, with many shot in the head and chest. 11s
  • Protests erupted after the government banned major social media platforms. 21s
  • Demonstrators breached security and surrounded the parliament building. 53s
  • Authorities imposed a curfew as smaller protests continued. 1m 4s
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