Nepal on edge as ‘Gen Z’ lead massive uprising against govt, social media ban | Deadly protest in pics
A massive demonstration, termed ‘Gen Z’ protest, over social media ban in Nepal's Kathmandu continues for the second day after
A massive demonstration, termed ‘Gen Z’ protest, over social media ban in Nepal's Kathmandu continues for the second day after it turned violent on Monday.
Demonstrators celebrate after entering the Parliament complex during a protest in Kathmandu on Tuesday. (REUTERS)
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Demonstrators march towards Parliament in Nepal's Kathmandu on Tuesday.(REUTERS)
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A demonstrator reacts at the Parliament complex during a protest against Monday's killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests that were triggered by a social media ban.(REUTERS)
A demonstrator walks past the burning Nepali Congress Party office as protests continue in the country for the second straight day after social media ban was rolled back.(Prabin Ranabhat/AFP)
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Soldiers of the Nepal Army walk with assault rifles during the second day of protests to condemn the police's deadly crackdown on demonstrators in Kathmandu.(Prabin Ranabhat/AFP)
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Kathmandu: An aerial view of smoke rising from the Federal Parliament of Nepal premises after it was set on fire by protestors during massive anti-government protests, in Kathmandu.
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Demonstrators wield stones and sticks as they clash with riot police personnel during the protest against the blocking of at least 26 social media platforms not registered under the government's new rules.
