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Nepal Police Kill 17 in Protests Over Social Media Ban

At least 17 people were killed and 145 injured as Nepal police opened fire on protesters opposing a government ban on platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube. Clashes erupted near Parliament in Kathmandu, forcing a curfew. Doctors reported many victims with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.