Nepal Restricts Protests Amid Pro-Monarchy Demonstrations

The Nepali government on Sunday announced restrictions on protests in most parts of Kathmandu, given the continued protests by pro-monarchy supporters.

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Sit-ins, hunger strikes, protests, public gatherings, and demonstrations are prohibited within the Kathmandu ring road area except three places—Koteshwor, Balkhu, and Sifal ground, a notice from Kathmandu District Administrative Office said.

The restriction will be effective from June 2 for the next two months, the notice said.