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  "id": 6257190,
  "title": "Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nepalis-mark-a-year-since-deadly-protests-that-toppled-government",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T07:59:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/08/nepalis-mark-a-year-since-deadly-protests-that-toppled-government"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 8-9, 2025, Nepalis gathered at the charred ruins of the parliament building in Kathmandu to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the deadly anti-corruption protests that overthrew the previous government. The protests, fueled by anger over a temporary ban on social media, exploded into a broader movement driven by widespread economic hardship, endemic corruption, and entrenched political practices. The unrest claimed 76 lives, including 51 people who were shot, many fatally, and resulted in the burning of government buildings, including the prime minister's office. The upheaval led to the downfall of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, paving the way for the election of youthful Prime Minister Balendra Shah in March. Former protester Aastha Shrestha, 23, told AFP that the sacrifices made in the protests were valued by the current administration. However, questions remain about the accountability of those responsible for the violence, with Anish Acharya, 19, expressing frustration that no one has been held responsible and no tangible change has come from the sacrifices. Shah's government is grappling with the ongoing aftermath of devastating floods that struck the country on August 26, killing over 1,399 people, with 1,356 fatalities in Nepal alone. Thousands remain missing.",
  "summary": "Young Nepalis gather at Kathmandu's burnt-out parliament to honour those killed in the 2025 protests.",
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        "title": "Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government",
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        "title": "Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nepalis-mark-a-year-since-deadly-protests-that-toppled-government-6257289",
        "published": "2026-09-08T08:44:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}