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Protesters torch Nepal parliament as PM resigns amid turmoil

Protesters torch Nepal parliament as PM resigns amid turmoil

Summary

Demonstrators in Kathmandu, Nepal, defied a curfew and set fire to the parliament building as they protested against the government. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned following violent clashes and unrest related to a social media ban. The protests, which were the largest in years, led to 19 deaths and more than 100 injuries.

Key Facts

  • Protesters in Kathmandu set fire to Nepal's parliament building.
  • They also targeted the office of the Nepali Congress party and homes of politicians.
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned amid the protests.
  • The unrest followed a day of clashes where security forces killed 19 people.
  • The protests were sparked by a ban on social media, which was later lifted.
  • More than 100 people were injured during the demonstrations.
  • Despite the resignation, some protesters continue to demand a full government dissolution.
  • This unrest is the largest in Nepal since 2006, when 18 people died during an uprising.
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