Six killed in Nepal amid Gen Z protests after social media ban: All to know
Summary
At least six people died in Nepal during protests led by young people against government corruption and a ban on social media. The protests started in Kathmandu and escalated when demonstrators entered the Parliament building. The government imposed a curfew in response to the unrest.Key Facts
- Six people died during clashes between protesters and security forces in Nepal.
- The protests began on a Monday morning and took place in the Maitighar neighborhood in Kathmandu.
- Protesters included many school and college students who expressed dissatisfaction with corruption.
- The demonstrations were sparked by frustration over government corruption and a recent ban on several social media sites.
- A 2017 Airbus deal that resulted in financial losses for Nepal was a central issue of discontent.
- Protests in other countries like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have influenced the Nepalese demonstrators.
- The protest organization, Hami Nepal, secured approval for the demonstration from the Kathmandu District Administration Office.
- The Nepalese government imposed a curfew in parts of Kathmandu to manage the protests.
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