Sep 9, 2025 1:58 PM - The Associated Press
Nepal's prime minister resigns as protests against the government and corruption rage on
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Tuesday's resignation appeared to have little effect on the demonstrations. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets late in the day. (Photo: Facebook/K P Sharma Oli)
Nepal's prime minister has resigned as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent and expanded into broader criticism of his government and accusations of corruption among the Himalayan country's political elite.
Tuesday's resignation appeared to have little effect on the demonstrations. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets late in the day. They blocked roads, stormed government buildings and set them on fire.
In some cases, they attacked political leaders. A day earlier, demonstrations led by young people angry about the blocking of several social media sites gripped the country's capital. Police opened fired on the crowds, killing 19 people. The ban was lifted Tuesday, but the protests continued.
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Tuesday's resignation appeared to have little effect on the demonstrations. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets late in the day. They blocked roads, stormed government buildings and set them on fire.
In some cases, they attacked political leaders. A day earlier, demonstrations led by young people angry about the blocking of sever
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