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September 8, 2025
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At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

The crowd swelled as it crossed into a restricted area close to the parliament, and pushed through barbed wire...

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At least 10 protesters were killed and 87 injured in Kathmandu, Nepal, after police dispersed demonstrations against the government's ban on social media and corruption. The protests erupted following the blocking of 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, since Friday.

  • 10 protesters have died, and 87 are injured, according to spokesman Shekhar Khanal of the Kathmandu valley police.
  • The protests were fueled by both the social media ban and widespread anger over institutionalized corruption, as highlighted by student Yujan Rajbhandari.
  • Police used rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannon, leading to a curfew in key areas of the city, including near the Parliament and the Prime Minister's office at Singha Durbar.

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