Nepal to Investigate Killings and Arson in Student Protests

It is a first effort by the country’s new government to understand the sequence of violent events that led to the abrupt downfall of the old one.

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Nepal Uprising Is Latest Challenge to India’s Backyard Diplomacy

The overthrow of Nepal’s government is the latest in a series of uprisings among India’s neighbors, creating a political churn that complicates its ties.

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Military Enforces Calm in Nepal After Two Days of Chaos

Leaders of a youthful protest movement that toppled a prime minister met with the military on Wednesday to discuss a path forward for the country.

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Millennial Mayor Backs Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters

Balendra Shah won an upset victory three years ago to become Kathmandu’s mayor. He’s using social media to coach protesters on the country’s next steps.

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The Moment Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters Felt the Vibe Change

Before the destruction began, the Gen Z demonstrators had planned to look good while promoting democracy and sweeping away an entrenched leadership.

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Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years.

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Fears Grow of More Violence in Nepal After Crackdown Leaves at Least 22 Dead

Human rights groups condemned the use of lethal force against protesters. Experts say Nepal’s army and police have historically not been held to account.

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Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years.

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Troops Deployed After Day of Violent Protests in Nepal

Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched into a second day.

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The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know

It was a recent ban on social media that brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with grievances that have built up over years.

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