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76 Dead in Nepal Protests: Calls for Unity Rise

1/11/2026

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In September 2025, at least 76 people died during Nepal demonstrations, leading to the ousting of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
Former King Gyanendra Shah issued a video address on January 10 warning that Nepal may not survive without unity and effective leadership.
Dhurba Raj Giri, a farmer, echoes the sentiment with the quote, "We will have no country if there is no king."

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Story summary

In September 2025, at least 76 people died during Nepal demonstrations, leading to the ousting of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
Former King Gyanendra Shah issued a video address on January 10 warning that Nepal may not survive without unity and effective leadership.
Dhurba Raj Giri, a farmer, echoes the sentiment with the quote, "We will have no country if there is no king."