NEPAL – Nepal have imposed curfew in more regions in an attempt to curb ongoing protests against social media ban and corruption in government. The Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned later in the day on Tuesday, an announcement released by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat. The 73-year-old Nepalese politician was elected last year in […]
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Social Media Ban Protests in Nepal Result to 19 Deaths
NEPAL – At least 19 people were killed and dozens others injured in clashes between police and protesters during the social media ban protests in Nepal with protesters storming parliament. This prompted military deployment as protesters entered restricted zones. Seven protesters brought to the National Trauma Centre died, while another 10 were in critical condition […]
3 Dead in Indonesia Protests Following a Taxi Driver’s Death
INDONESIA – At least 3 people were killed on Saturday in Indonesia protests after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed by a police car, with angry protesters setting a government building in eastern Indonesia on fire. “A total of eight people were evacuated by the rescue team after the burning of the Makassar City DPRD […]
Civil Unrest in Angola Results to 30 Deaths
ANGOLA – Civil unrest in Angola as a result of a 3-day bus and taxi drivers’ strike due to fuel hikes led to 30 deaths as of Friday after riots erupted. The injury tally also was up to 277, including 110 police officers, with the Angolan president Joao Lourenco saying acts of violence, vandalism and […]
Protest in Bolivia Leaves 2 Police Officers Dead
BOLIVIA – Protest in Bolivia which are held by the supporters of former President Evo Morales have left 2 police officers dead and another in critical condition according to local authorities. Government Minister Roberto Rios confirmed the deaths occurred in the mining town of Llallagua in Bolivia’s southwestern Potosi region. The violence broke out after […]