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Major protests against Pak government in PoJK, opposition alleges forces f
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
PTI in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir accused the Anwar-led government of incompetence and repression as protests spread across Mirpur, Plandri, Bhimber and Dadyal. The party alleged state-backed firing injured four people and claimed thousands have joined sit-ins demanding basic rights
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KP Sharma Oli makes first public appearance since his resignation amid Gen
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, made his first public appearance on Saturday since stepping down from leadership in the wake of the Gen Z protests that shook the country's political establishment on September 8.
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Protesters rally outside UN in New York against Iran ahead of President Pe
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The demonstrations came a day after the General Assembly session opened on Tuesday, as world leaders convened at the UN Headquarters in New York. Protesters staged anti-Iran rallies, voicing dissent against the government.
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Nepal's deposed leader Oli moves out from hideout, plans to appear in publ
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After deadly protests on September 8 left at least 74 people dead, former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli remains in hiding under Nepal Army protection. CPN-UML's Pradeep Gyawali said Oli will reappear after a party meeting, while demonstrations against corruption and the social media ban continue na
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Sindhi activists protest in Geneva against human rights abuses in Pakista
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The demonstrations were accompanied by a side event at the International Centre Conference on Sindh and a Sindhi Human Rights Exhibition. Protesters raised concerns over a wide range of issues, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, land grabbing, forced conversions of Si
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UK: 25 arrested for violent clashes as over 110,000 join anti-immigration
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 25 people were arrested on Saturday (local time) after violent clashes erupted during one of the United Kingdom's largest right-wing demonstrations in recent years, according to a statement issued by London's Metropolitan Police Service.
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Kathmandu Mayor pays tribute as Gen Z protests claim 51 lives
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that 51 people have died so far in the youth-led demonstrations that erupted across Nepal on September 8. Of these, 30 were killed by gunshots, while 21 died from burns, wounds, and other injuries.
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Gen Z leaders cite 'rampant corruption' as reason for protests, endorse Su
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As anti-establishment protests led by Nepal's Gen Z continue across the country, youth leaders at the forefront of the demonstrations have stated that the widespread corruption and political stagnation were the core reasons behind their mass mobilisation against the government.
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Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah backs Sushila Karki for Nepal's interim govt, u
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has voiced his support for the proposal to appoint former Chief Justice of Nepal, Sushila Karki, as the head of an interim government, while calling on Nepal's youth, particularly Gen Z, to remain calm and patient amid the ongoing pr
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UN rights chief Turk 'appalled' by Nepal protest deaths, urges restraint,
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep concern over the violence in Nepal, which has resulted in the deaths of multiple people and injuries to hundreds amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations.
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Nepal protestors torch President's residence, airport closed
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has been fully closed following escalating demonstrations, as per The Himalayan Times.
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Death toll rises to 19 in Nepal's 'Gen Z' protest, highest since 2006 move
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 19 protestors were killed in Nepal as security forces fired on demonstrations against social media bans and government corruption. The National Human Rights Commission urged restraint, fair treatment for victims, and peaceful protests, calling the use of excessive force "regretta
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