Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned Monday following days of escalating anti-corruption protests, culminating in nineteen deaths. The demonstrations erupted after the government banned social media platforms last week, a move widely seen as an attempt to stifle dissent.
Oli’s resignation marks a notable turning point in Nepal’s political landscape, responding to widespread public anger over perceived government corruption and restrictions on freedom of expression. The protests highlight growing frustration with political leadership and demand greater accountability. Beyond Nepal,the story underscores the increasing global tension between governments seeking to control details and citizens demanding open access to it.The Global News Podcast will continue to follow developments in nepal, as well as reporting on other key global events including the inauguration of Ethiopia‘s massive hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile – Africa’s largest – and the impact of the latest Dan Brown novel on tourism in prague.
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