Nepal PM Oli forced to resign by young anti-corruption protests: Video
Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, September 9, following days of violent anti-corruption protests that defied a government curfew and left at least 19 people dead.
The protests, led largely by young demonstrators, erupted after Oli’s government imposed a controversial social media ban. Anger boiled over on Monday when security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets at crowds attempting to storm parliament.
At least 100 people were injured in the clashes, alongside the 19 fatalities. The government lifted the ban hours later, but the unrest showed no sign of easing.
On Tuesday, thousands again took to the streets of Kathmandu and other cities, ignoring curfews and facing off with riot police. Demonstrators accused the government of widespread graft and failure to deliver on promises of reform.
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