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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Curfew imposed in southern Nepal border city after mosque vandalism sparks protests

Nepal Violence - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A curfew was imposed on a key border city in southern Nepal after Hindu and Muslim groups began protesting against each other following the vandalism of a mosque over the weekend, officials said Tuesday.

The curfew orders issued by the Parsa District Administration said that no one will be allowed in the streets and all gatherings and demonstrations are banned.

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