Nepal: Police clash with 'pro-monarchy' protestors in Kathmandu; teargas, water cannons used November 23, 2023 at 12:14AM

A clash erupted between Nepal police and pro-monarchy protestors, led by businessman Durga Prasai, who is organizing the Nation, Nationality, Religion-Culture and Citizen Rescue Campaign. The police used water cannons and teargas to disperse the crowd. Prasai has threatened to topple the current Nepal government and reinstate the monarchy and Hindu Kingdom. Earlier, clashes occurred between Prasai's supporters and CPN-UML's youth wing at Balkhu in Kathmandu. The authorities have prohibited protests in certain areas, including the Maitighar to Baneshwar road section.