PM quits as protests spiral


Unstoppable rage: People displaying the Nepal national flag and burning tyres during a demonstration to condemn the deadly crackdown on protesters in Kathmandu. — AFP

THE prime minister resigned following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.

Khadga Prasad Oli said he was stepping down immediately.

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