Nepal Prison Breaks Escalate Amid Anti-Corruption Protests
Nearly 7,000 inmates escaped amid protests against corruption and social media bans; authorities arrested 27 rioters and recovered 31 firearms during nationwide unrest.
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Nepal Gen-Z protests: Death count reaches 31, over 15,000 inmates escape from different jails
Death toll in Nepal's Gen Z protests reaches 31 as mass jailbreaks erupt nationwide. Over 15,000 inmates escape from prisons, with Indian forces detaining some fugitives at the border.
Nepal Prison Breaks Escalate Amid Anti-Corruption Protests
In response to mass escape attempts amid anti-corruption protests, the Nepalese Army opened fire, injuring 12 inmates at Ramechhap District Prison. The country faces its largest prison break crisis, with over 15,000 inmates escaping nationwide. The unrest follows a ban on social media platforms and increasing public frustration with corruption.
Three dead in clashes in Nepal prison, over 15,000 inmates escape from different jails amid unrest - OrissaPOST
Kathmandu: Three inmates were killed Thursday during clashes with security personnel at a jail, while over 15,000 prisoners have escaped from more than two dozen prisons since violent anti-government protests erupted in Nepal. With the latest deaths, the number of prisoners who died during clashes with security forces has increased to eight since violence erupted Tuesday. The violent agitation forced Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to resign Tuesd…
Beijing urges calm in Nepal - Asian News from UK
China urges calm as Nepal reels from violent protests, mass prison breaks, and PM Oli’s resignation, leaving the Himalayan nation battling political upheaval and security chaos….reports Asian Lite news Beijing on Wednesday urged all political actors in Nepal to “properly handle domestic issues” and restore peace, as violent protests and prison breaks deepened the Himalayan nation’s political crisis following the resignation of Prime Minister KP …
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