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.
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.
Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched into a second day.
Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched into a second day.
A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit, with no clear path to assuaging young protesters in the capital.
A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit, with no clear path to assuaging young protesters in the capital.
The government reversed its ban on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, which had helped to fuel demonstrations by young people who were also angry about corruption.
The government reversed its ban on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, which had helped to fuel demonstrations by young people who were also angry about corruption.
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