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Student Protests in Nepal Turn DeadlyCEFR A1
14 Oct 2025
Adapted from Supriya Thapa, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Sushanta Rokka, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
71 words
- In early September 2025 protests began.
- Students led large demonstrations in Nepal's cities.
- Police fired into crowds in Kathmandu.
- At least 19 people were dead.
- Protests started over a social media ban.
- Hospitals filled with injured students in uniforms.
- The government shut mobile networks and imposed curfew.
- The Home Minister resigned and the cabinet reversed ban.
- President appointed Sushila Karki as interim prime minister.
- New elections are planned for March 2026.
Difficult words
- protest — A demonstration against something unfair.protested, protests
- democracy — A way of governing with free elections.
- justice — Fair treatment for everyone.
- corruption — Dishonest behavior by those in power.
- violence — Use of force to hurt people.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about the protests in Nepal?
- Why is democracy important for young people?
- How can people address corruption?
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