Nepal to adopt new constitution

Nepal is due to formally adopt its new constitution, drawn up after years of political wrangling.
The constitution will see the Himalayan nation become a secular, federal republic with seven states.
However, it has been opposed by some groups who want Nepal to be a Hindu nation. Minority ethnic groups also fear it will create discrimination.
Protests organised by the Tharu and Madhesi ethnic groups in the south have disrupted parts of Nepal for weeks.
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At least 40 people have been killed in the unrest.
The authorities have imposed a curfew and deployed security forces but the protests have delayed road transport to the capital, Kathmandu, according to Reuters.

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