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Nepal's PM resigns after deadly protests over government corruption

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The government of Nepal is deploying troops to gain control after days of protests led to nearly two dozen deaths and the resignation of the country's embattled prime minister. Charlotte Scarr of the BBC reports.

Breakdown
  • Nepal's prime minister resigned following violent anti-corruption protests. 15s
  • Protesters stormed parliament and set government buildings on fire. 19s
  • A social media ban triggered unrest, but anger over corruption was the main cause. 47s
  • Over 20 protesters have been killed and hundreds injured in the violence. 1m 19s
  • The army has threatened to intervene if protests do not stop. 1m 26s
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