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Nepalese students protest fuel prices in Kathmandu

Nepalese students affiliated to various political parties participate in a torch rally against the hike in fuel prices in Katmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 11. The rise in prices came into effect last week and student organizations say the protest will carry on until the government addresses their demand of relieving the price hike, according to news reports.
Nepalese students affiliated to various political parties participate in a torch rally against the hike in fuel prices in Katmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 11. The rise in prices came into effect last week and student organizations say the protest will carry on until the government addresses their demand of relieving the price hike, according to news reports.Niranjan Shrestha / AP
Nepalese riot police surround a student participating in a torch rally organized by various student unions in Kathmandu.
Nepalese riot police surround a student participating in a torch rally organized by various student unions in Kathmandu.Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters

Nepalese students affiliated to various political parties participate in a torch rally against the hike in fuel prices in Katmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 11. The rise in prices came into effect last week and student organizations say the protest will carry on until the government addresses their demand of relieving the price hike, according to news reports.
Nepalese students affiliated to various political parties participate in a torch rally against the hike in fuel prices in Katmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 11. The rise in prices came into effect last week and student organizations say the protest will carry on until the government addresses their demand of relieving the price hike, according to news reports.Niranjan Shrestha / AP

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