Photos of protests against a social media ban in Nepal that drew a deadly police crackdown

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5:07 PM on Monday, September 8

By NIRANJAN SHRESTHA

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Protesters swept through the streets of Nepal’s capital Monday to protest the government’s moves to block major social media platforms, and police opened fire, in violence that left at least 17 people dead.

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