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Curfew in Kathmandu as Gen Z Protests Over Nepal’s Social Media Ban Leave 14 Dead
The ban on 26 social media platforms led to protests in Kathmandu, resulting in at least 17 deaths and 145 injuries as police used force to control demonstrators.
- Protests in Kathmandu resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 400 injuries against a social media ban and corruption, according to police official Shekhar Khanal.
- Police opened fire on demonstrators with live ammunition after they attempted to storm parliament, despite initial efforts using rubber bullets and tear gas.
- The government imposed a curfew around key areas, including the parliament, as police sought safety inside after crowds forced them back, escalating the violence.
- The United Nations and Amnesty International have called for independent investigations into the police's excessive use of force against the protesters.
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What to Know About Nepal’s Deadly ‘Gen Z’ Protests
At least 19 people died in protests in Nepal’s capital and other cities, after rage over a social-media shutdown and corruption led to violent clashes between the police and young demonstrators. The so-called “Gen Z” protests are considered the most widespread in Nepal’s modern history. The protests were triggered by a government-imposed ban on Facebook and other major social-media platforms last week, just as an online movement targeting politi…
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At least 19 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban, corruption
At least 19 people were killed Monday when police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption.
At least 19 people died today in Nepal in demonstrations against corruption and the ban on social networks, while dozens were injured.
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