Violent demonstrations on the streets of Nepal leave 19 fatalities as citizens voice their discontent towards the current administration.
In the heart of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, over 17 deaths have been reported amidst ongoing protests against the government's decision to block 26 online networks, including popular platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The unrest has spilled over to other parts of the country, with protests erupting in various cities.
The protests, primarily led by younger people aged 18 to 30, have been ongoing for several days. In Kathmandu, thousands of protesters tried to storm the parliament building, a move that the police attempted to prevent. Reports suggest that the police used water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition against the protesters.
The current approach to regulating social media platforms has been strongly criticized, with critics arguing that the government wants to expand its control over the platforms instead of just regulating them. Some of the injured are in critical condition, with gunshot wounds to the head or chest.
The Supreme Court ordered in August that affected online services should be placed under state supervision to combat misinformation. However, the Nepal government accused social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram of not registering properly.
The protests are not only against the controversial decision to place social media platforms under stricter control but also against increasing corruption in the state. The Interior Minister of Nepal, Ramesh Lekhak, has reportedly resigned during a cabinet meeting in the evening local time, although his name is not named in the provided search results.
The Kathmandu Post newspaper and other local media reported the deaths in Kathmandu and two in the city of Itahari in the east of the country, where two people were reportedly killed in clashes. At least 19 people have died in Nepal due to the protests against the shutdown of social media platforms.
The unrest continues to escalate, with the situation remaining tense in various parts of Nepal. The government's decision to block social media networks has sparked widespread anger and calls for reform, adding another layer of complexity to the country's ongoing political landscape.
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