Protesters clashed with police in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, during demonstrations against the government’s social media ban, leaving at least 14 people dead.
Police and protesters have clashed with tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons deployed by officers as thousands of young people try to storm the parliament.
At least 14 people have been killed and scores injured in violent protests in Kathmandu against alleged government corruption and a new social media ban.
Police and protesters have clashed with tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons deployed by officers as thousands of young people try to storm the parliament.
Police fired tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets, and live ammunition as thousands of young demonstrators tried to storm parliament.
The army has been deployed, and a curfew has been imposed around the Prime Minister’s residence and government precinct.
The unrest follows Nepal’s move last week to block access to platforms including Facebook, after companies failed to register with authorities in a crackdown on alleged misuse.
