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Sunday, 9 April 2006, 15:26 GMT 16:26 UK

In pictures: Protests in Nepal

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Hundreds of people have marched in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, to protest against King Gyanendra's rule.

Police throw stones at protesters in Kathmandu

Police throw stones at protesters in Kathmandu

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For the second day in a row, protesters violated strict curfew orders in taking to the streets. They attacked riot police with stones, who responded by doing the same.

Police fire tear gas

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Police were authorised to open fire on protesters. Here, they use tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Protesters flee tear gas

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Protesters run through the haze of tear gas in Kathmandu. In other Nepalese towns, at least three people have been killed by police gunfire since Saturday.

Police attack protesters

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The UN has criticised Nepalese authorities for their clampdown on the protesters.

Policeman kicking demonstrator

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Opposition parties have said they will continue protesting. King Gyanendra has called for calm.

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