US EditionCurfew in Kathmandu as Gen Z Protests Over Nepal’s Social Media Ban Leave 14 Dead
The Nepal government banned 26 major social media platforms for non-compliance, sparking Gen Z protests against corruption that resulted in at least 19 deaths and over 300 injuries, officials said.
- 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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Massive protests in Nepal: "Gen Z mobs" take to the streets in several cities after the government ordered the blocking of political expression by young people and banned several social media platforms.
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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.
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