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Curfew in Kathmandu as Gen Z Protests Over Nepal’s Social Media Ban Leave 14 Dead
The ban on 26 platforms sparked protests where 19 died and over 100 were injured, leading to curfews and government resignations amid accusations of censorship and corruption.
- Nepal's government lifted its ban on social media platforms a day after violent protests left at least 19 people dead and over 300 injured, according to Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung.
- Police opened fire on demonstrators, prompting widespread outrage, and led to the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak after an emergency Cabinet meeting.
- Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli announced the formation of an investigating committee and promised compensation for the victims.
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“Generation Z” protests in Nepal • At least 19 dead
·Stockholm, Sweden
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The demonstrations erupted after the Government banned access to 26 social networks that were not registered with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
After violent riots, Nepal's government withdraws the ban on social networks. Almost twenty demonstrators were shot.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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Nepal's PM quits amid deadly Gen Z protests
Nepal's prime minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned as anti-corruption protests escalated in the country's capital Kathmandu. The protesters stormed and set fire to the parliament building and several other government structures.
·Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Several people have died in the protests, and the government has said in a statement that they are listening to the young people.
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