Protesters in Nepal Surround Parliament and Clash with Police as Government Blocks Social Media

Deadly clashes in Nepal during protests over social media ban – video

At least 16 people have been killed in Nepal during protests over the government's ban on dozens of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X. Clashes erupted as protesters broke through barriers and attempted to storm the parliament building. Police responded with batons, teargas, rubber bullets and water cannon. The government, led by the prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, has faced mounting criticism after imposing a b…

Tear gas and water cannons fired at Nepal social media ban protests

Police fired tear gas at protesters during clashes as tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Nepal's capital on Monday (8 September) after authorities blocked most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube. Demonstrators pushed through barbed wire in Kathmandu, and riot police were forced to retreat as they surrounded the Parliament building. Tear gas and water cannons were fired, but officers were outnumbered and sou…

At least 14 people killed in protest rallies in Nepal’s capital — news portal

On Monday, thousands of people took part in a protest rally dubbed Gen-Z Revolution near the parliament building in Kathmandu

At least 14 dead in Nepal protests over social media ban

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens more injured in Nepal's capital as protesters clashed with police over a government decision to block 26 social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube.

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 8

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Police in Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least eight and wounding dozens more.

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 8

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Police in Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least eight and wounding dozens more.