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Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Anti-Corruption Protests in Nepal

9/22/2025

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Oli Resigns Amid Protests

Protests in Nepal led to Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli's resignation on September 9, 2025, following police violence against anti-corruption demonstrators.
The unrest, which began on September 8, resulted in over 70 deaths and thousands injured.
Sushila Karki was appointed as Nepal's first female prime minister on September 12, gaining public support for her anti-corruption stance.
Activists condemned the government's suspension of social media to stifle dissent.
Analysts caution about potential instability as Nepal approaches elections early next year.

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Philippines: Protests Erupt

Protests in Nepal echo recent unrest in the Philippines, where mass demonstrations against corruption began on September 21, 2025.
The Philippine protests, the largest in two decades, involved over 100,000 participants in Manila, driven by corruption revelations in flood control projects.
Investigations implicate allies of President Marcos and former President Duterte, heightening political tensions.
Activists warn that failure to address corruption may escalate public discontent and violence.
These protests highlight a regional demand for accountability amid economic struggles.

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Oli Resigns Amid Protests

Protests in Nepal led to Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli's resignation on September 9, 2025, following police violence against anti-corruption demonstrators.
The unrest, which began on September 8, resulted in over 70 deaths and thousands injured.
Sushila Karki was appointed as Nepal's first female prime minister on September 12, gaining public support for her anti-corruption stance.
Activists condemned the government's suspension of social media to stifle dissent.
Analysts caution about potential instability as Nepal approaches elections early next year.

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