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Nepal’s parliament set on fire, PM resigns as protests spiral

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Nepal’s prime minister has stepped down with at least 22 people dead, the country’s parliament in flames and its main airport shut down during a violent revolt. The unrest started over a social media ban and grew into a broader anti-corruption protest.

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  • Nepal's parliament was set on fire during anti-corruption protests.
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and two cabinet ministers resigned following the unrest. 8s
  • Protesters are demanding an end to corruption, nepotism, and economic mismanagement. 36s
  • At least 22 people have been killed and hundreds injured during the protests. 46s
  • Nepal's army chief has called for unity and urged demonstrators to engage in talks. 1m 40s
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