Tag: Nepal
Military shuts down streets in bid to quell Nepal unrest
Armed soldiers have been patrolling the streets of Kathmandu, ordering people to remain in their homes, following a…
Army tries to restore order in Nepal after protest violence intensifies
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Armed soldiers guarded the streets of Nepal's capital Wednesday, ordering people to stay home…
Nepal’s prime minister steps down amid deadly anti-government protests
Kathmandu — Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced his resignation on Tuesday as the country was rocked by…
What to Know About Nepal’s Deadly ‘Gen Z’ Protests
Protestors display anti-corruption placards in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 8, 2025. Credit - Subaas Shrestha—NurPhoto/Getty ImagesAt least 19…
Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government responded to escalating violent protests over a ban on popular social media…
A look at the anti-corruption protests that ended Nepal’s social media ban
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Nepal has lifted a social media ban that sparked deadly anti-corruption protests in the Himalayan…
Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom
Nepal's crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people, is…
Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after protests where police killed 19 people
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government lifted ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after violent street…
At least 17 reportedly killed amid protest over Nepal social media ban
Police in Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on…
At least 14 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption
At least 14 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government’s social media…
At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government…
Six killed in Nepal amid Gen Z protests after social media ban: All to know
At least six people were killed in clashes with security forces after thousands of young people in Nepal…