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Photos Show Violent Protests in Nepal, with Government Buildings Set on Fire

Youth-led protests against a government ban on over two dozen social media platforms escalated into violent clashes causing over 19 deaths and the resignation of the Prime Minister.

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A short-lived ban on social media in Nepal prompted violent protests in the capital, with demonstrators setting fire to government buildings and politicians’ homes.

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On the second day of large-scale anti-corruption protests in Nepal, the chaos has escalated. In the capital, Kathmandu, the parliament building was stormed by protesters and set ablaze yesterday. The iconic building appears to have been completely destroyed by fire overnight. Hundreds of inmates have escaped from two prisons in the west of the country, according to police. The two complexes were also reportedly stormed by protesters. According t…

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Demonstrators in Kathmandu set fire to the parliament building today, continuing protests against corruption and the ban on social media, in which at least 19 people died on Monday.

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Deník.cz broke the news in on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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