Nepal students attack government vehicles to protest fuel price rise

Students attacked several government vehicles and blocked traffic in Nepal’s capital Friday to protest sharp rises in fuel prices, bringing transportation in the city to a standstill.

The students also demanded a 50-percent discount on public transportation fares.

It was the second day of violent protests pressing the government to immediately withdraw fuel price increases and reverse a recent decision that let public transport fees jump by as much as 35 percent

IHT