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At least 19 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban and corruption | Video

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At least 19 people were killed in Nepal on Monday (Sep 8 ) after police dispersed youth protesters in Kathmandu and other parts of the country demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption. Organisers of the protests have called them "demonstrations by Gen Z" that reflect young people's widespread frustration with the government's perceived lack of action to tackle corruption and boost economic opportunities.

At least 19 people were killed in Nepal on Monday (Sep 8 ) after police dispersed youth protesters in Kathmandu and other parts of the country demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption. Organisers of the protests have called them "demonstrations by Gen Z" that reflect young people's widespread frustration with the government's perceived lack of action to tackle corruption and boost economic opportunities.

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