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Journalists Caught in Kathmandu ProtestsCEFR A1
2 Oct 2025
Adapted from Nepali Times, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Sushanta Rokka, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
76 words
- Protests began in Kathmandu on September 8th.
- The protests quickly turned violent and chaotic.
- Many journalists were close to the violence scenes.
- Sunita Karki saw a burning vehicle and wounded people.
- By evening the death toll had reached 19.
- On September 9th the Annapurna Post office was set on fire.
- A Kantipur photojournalist lost hard drives with ten years work.
- OnlineKhabar staff locked the gate and hid inside.
- Reporters felt fear, guilt, and thought about leaving.
Difficult words
- journalist — A person who reports news or events.journalists
- protest — A public demonstration against something.protests
- hurt — To have pain or injury.
- sad — Feeling unhappy or sorrowful.
- office — A place where people work.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think young people joined the protests?
- How do you feel about journalists covering protests?
- What should people do to stay safe during protests?
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