Nepal communal violence and civil unrest

Three killed as religious clashes spark violence in southern Nepal

More than 70 people were killed after police opened fire on protesters demanding political change and an end to corruption.

In September of the previous year, more than 70 people were killed in Nepal. The fatalities occurred after police opened fire on protests led by young people who were demanding an end to corruption and significant political change.

Nepal was declared a secular state following the abolition of the monarchy.

Nepal was declared a secular state in 2008. This transition followed the official abolition of the country's monarchy.

Since this declaration in 2008, the predominantly Hindu country largely avoided major religious tensions until the recent outbreak of violence.