Nepal's Unrest: A Fractured Nation on Shaky Ground The latest bout of violence between Hindu and Muslim groups in Nepal's south is a stark reminder that the country remains a powder keg waiting to be ignited.
Three people have been killed in clashes sparked by a petty dispute over loud music and religious flags during a Hindu procession, a disturbing trend that has left many alarmed.
Nepal's population is increasingly polarized along sectarian lines, with Hindus making up around 80% of the population but Muslims concentrated in the south, where they face rising intolerance and violence.