Violent protests in Nepal escalate due to alleged police firing on peaceful youth, sparking national movement against corruption.

The government retreated from the ban amid anger over violent dispersal of demonstrators protesting graft, inequality and social media controls.

Young protesters are demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.

Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.

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At least 13 people were killed in Nepal when protestors clashed with police over a social media ban in the country. More than 200 people have been injured.

A Kathmandu District Administration Office spokesperson says police used water cannon, batons and rubber bullets.

Katmandu: Nepal police on Monday opened fire, killing at least 17 people as thousands of young protesters took to the streets of Katmandu demanding the government lift a social…

Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.

Thousands joined the ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations, which protesters said reflected their frustration with the ban and anger over alleged corrupt officials

The government’s lethal crackdown on young protesters has deepened a crisis sparked by a social media ban and long-standing corruption.

Nepal protests turn deadly; home minister resigns as hospitals struggle to treat injured amid chaotic scenes.

Protesters set fire to homes of some top political leaders, a day after 19 people were killed by the security forces.

Nepal protests: Unprecedented protests in Nepal by youth against social media ban turn violent, leaving 19 dead and 100 injured.

Nepal’s PM resigned on Tuesday as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.

According to the latest reports, at least 19 people have been killed and more than 500 wounded in clashes between demonstrators and police

In what has come to be known as the “Gen Z protest,” thousands of demonstrators took to the streets and 19 were reportedly killed.

KP Sharma Oli resigns after violent youth demonstrations in Kathmandu left at least 19 people dead and more than 500 injured

Protests in Nepal turned violent after thousands of youngsters marched against the blocking of social media platforms.

Nepal's political crisis reveals deep structural failures, sparking violent protests and raising questions about the country's future.

Khadga Prasad Oli said he was stepping down immediately.