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Gavin Blackburn

Curfew imposed in southern Nepal city after mosque vandalism sparks protests

A curfew was imposed on a key border city in Nepal after protests between Hindu and Muslim groups following the vandalism of a mosque at the weekend, officials said on Tuesday.

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

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