Police reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in Kathmandu, Nepal, during protests against a government ban on most social media platforms.

Over 100 people, including 28 police personnel, receiving medical treatment for their injuries.

At least 17 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption. Several social media sites -- including Facebook, YouTube and X -- have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the government blocked 26 unregistered…

Multiple people have died in Kathmandu after police fired live rounds having been unable to hold back crowds of anti-corruption protesters with tear gas and water cannon. The government has lifted its social media ban.

There have been several corruption cases reported in the last few years involving ministers, former ministers and high-profile officials. 

Protests erupted in Kathmandu after a government decision to block most social media platforms in the country.

Kathmandu: Protests turned violent in Kathmandu as people staged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media

Kathmandu, Sep 8: Five people were killed and 42 others injured on Monday as violent demonstrations led by youths against a Nepal government ban on social media sites intensified in Kathmandu, prompting authorities to deploy the army to control the situation, officials said. Thousands of youths, including school students, under the banner of Gen Z, […]

The Parliament building was surrounded by tens of thousands of people angry over the decision by authorities to block most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube.

Nepal Protests: Clashes with police resulted in at least 19 deaths and over 340 injuries. Protests spread beyond Kathmandu, prompting curfews amid widespread public outcry over social media ban.