The balance of victims of anti -government protests in Nepal was exceeded by 70 people

The balance of mortal victims of riots and anti -government protests in Nepal increased to 72, which broke out at the beginning of the week as a result of the government's decision on social media blockade and information about corruption at the peaks of power.

The latest balance was published on Sunday by the government in Kathmandu. The previous one spoke about 52 fatalities. According to current data, medical assistance is still provided to 191 people.

At the same time, the new premiere of Nepal Sushila Karki, who was sworn in by President Rama Chandra Poudel on Friday, announced that she would remain in this position only for six months – until the parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for March 5 next year.

At the same time, she undertook to meet the protesters who demanded “end of corruption”. “We must act as generation of the Z generation,” said 73-year-old neck in her first public speech after taking the office of the head of government. – This group demands the end of corruption, good rule and economic equality – she emphasized.

Protests in the capital of Nepal, Kathmand, began on September 8, and their cause was the decision of the government, which in the previous week blocked 26 social platforms and messengers, such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, X and Reddit, accusing them of non -compliance with new regulations.

During the demonstration there were quickly bloody clashes, as well as acts of vandalism and arson. There were reports about the arson of the houses of politicians in Kathmandu, and local media reported that some ministers were evacuated from the city with military helicopters. (PAP)

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