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September 10, 2025
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Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after two days of deadly protests

Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after two days of deadly protests

The worst upheaval in decades in the poor Himalayan nation was unleashed by a social media ban announced last week but rolled back after 19 people died on Monday as police fired tear gas and rubber bu.....

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Soldiers are guarding Nepal's parliament in Kathmandu after Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned following two days of deadly anti-corruption protests. The unrest, triggered by a social media ban and subsequent police action, resulted in 19 deaths.

  • 19 people died on Monday as police used tear gas and rubber bullets during protests that erupted after a social media ban.
  • The protests caused significant damage, with parliament's main hall set ablaze and multiple other government buildings, including Oli's private residence, also torched.
  • The army spokesman, Raja Ram Basnet, confirmed troops are focused on normalizing the situation and protecting lives and property, with an indefinite curfew in place.

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