"A man identified as Nepal's finance minister was stripped of his clothes and forced into a river by protesters in shocking footage out of the country. Protests have rocked Nepal, leaving numerous buildings charred as demonstrators have taken to the streets to protest widespread corruption, poor economic opportunities, and a recent social media ban, according to CNN. Multiple videos posted to social media showed Bishnu Prasad Paudel being chased by protesters in the street and beaten."
"Nepal's social media ban included Facebook, X, and YouTube and faced immediate backlash. Cops have also taken to the streets, using water cannons and rubber bullets to stop protesters who have focused their attention mainly around the parliament building in Kathmandu. Nepal's prime minister, Khadga Prasad Oli, has already resigned from office amid the protests, which have led to more than 20 deaths. A curfew has been established in Kathmandu and other cities."
Large anti-corruption protests erupted across Nepal, leaving numerous buildings charred and provoking clashes with police. Demonstrators cited widespread corruption, poor economic opportunities, and anger over a social media ban that included Facebook, X, and YouTube. Multiple videos showed Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel chased, beaten, stripped of his clothes, and forced into a river while wearing a helmet as crowds cheered. Police used water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse crowds near the parliament in Kathmandu. More than 20 people have died amid the unrest, a curfew was imposed in Kathmandu and other cities, and Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned.
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