Nepal Protest Live: Violent demonstrations on Tuesday forced Prime Minister Khadg Prasad Oli to resign after a short -term ban on social media. The protestor not only attacked political leaders, but also set fire to government buildings and politicians’ homes. In the middle of the extensive criticism of the political elite of the country and the alleged corruption, the army took over security operations in the country 9. September from 22:00.
At least 19 people died and 500 others were injured in clashes around the federal parliament and other parts of Kathmandu.
Air India, Spicejet and Indigo are among the airlines that canceled their flights connecting Kathmandu. Following the riots in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a travel consultancy for Indian citizens on Wednesday. Not only did it share emergency contact numbers, but also urged those who have already remained inside the country.
What is the reason for protests in Nepal?
The protesters, under the auspices of the gene Z, were induced by the government’s decision to ban 26 pages of social media. Applications like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were blocked, among other things, on Nepal on Friday after the government reduced access to these platforms.
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(Tagstotranslate) Nepalese reports
