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What happened
Violence broke out in Nepal’s border town of Birgunj, with protests and vandalism reported near the Indian border. Demonstrators burned tires to block roads, threw stones at police, and damaged a local police station, and authorities fired almost half a dozen tear gas shells. Officials in Parsa district imposed a curfew on Birgunj city. India sealed the border, stopping all movement in and out except for emergencies.
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Key insights
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Social media spread accelerated unrest: Communal clashes were described as rare in the area, and the quick spread of videos and messages on social media was stated to have fueled the unrest fast.
Takeaways
Birgunj remained under curfew while India kept the border sealed except for emergencies.
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