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September 10, 2025

At Least 22 People Dead in Nepal as Anti-Government Protests Continue
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The Nepali Army has deployed troops to the streets of Kathmandu to quell
massive youth-led anti-corruption protests that have left at least 22
people dead. On Tuesday, protesters set fire to the Parliament and other
government buildings. The protests continued even after the government
lifted its ban on social media platforms and the resignation of Prime
Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. Protesters who gathered outside the Parliament
said Nepal needs new leadership.

Protester: "Everything that has happened is not because of the social
ban. We need a young leader now. We are looking for change. Time is up
for these old leaders. We don't need them. We need the youth."

A nationwide curfew in Nepal is in place until Thursday.


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