US EditionCurfew in Nepal town after political clashes
- On Nov 20, Simara in Bara district remained under a curfew after clashes on Nov 19 between Gen Z protesters and CPN-UML supporters near the airport, authorities said.
- Longstanding economic and corruption grievances primed the country of 30 million people for upheaval after the Gen Z movement emerged from protests triggered by a social media ban.
- As a Buddha Air flight carrying Shankar Pokharel and Mahesh Basnet prepared to depart Kathmandu, Gen Z protesters gathered near the airport, leading to scuffles and police arresting two alleged attackers.
- Police said calm had returned to Simara a day after clashes while young protesters returned to demand action, and authorities imposed curfews including in the airport area to restore order.
- Looking to the vote, Karki urged restraint ahead of March 5, 2026, after meeting more than 110 parties to ensure a fair, fear-free poll environment and safe leader movement.
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Curfew in Nepal town after political clashes
KATHMANDU: A curfew was in force on Thursday (Nov 20) in a Nepalese town following clashes between young activists and loyalists of the former ruling party that was overthrown in a deadly September uprising.The measure was imposed for a second day in Simara, a town in Nepal's Bara district south of the capita
Nepal Gen Z Protests Live Updates: Gen-Z protests erupt in Nepal again, curfew imposed
Nepal Gen Z Protests Today Live News, Curfew in Nepal, Simara, Kathmandu, Bara Reason and Latest News Updates: Protestors gathered at the Simara Chowk at around 11 am on Thursday, after which police used force to disperse them and authorities later imposed a curfew, The Kathmandu Post reported.
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AlKhaleej TodayNepal PM calls for calm after latest clashes between ‘Gen Z’, ex-PM loyalists
KATHMANDU, Nov 20 — Nepal’s prime minister has appealed for calm after clashes erupted between young activists and loyalists of the former ruling party that was overthrown in a deadly uprising in September.Police said today that calm had returned to Simara, a town in Nepal’s southern Bara district some 100 kilometres south of Kathmandu, a day after clashes between rival protesters.At least 76 people were killed during demonstrations on September…
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