After protests, what's next for Nepal? 5 things to know

Leadership vacuum and parties' loss of legitimacy complicate talks

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A demonstrator holds a knife and Nepal's flag as smoke rises from the parliament complex during a protest in Kathmandu on Sept. 9. © Reuters

DEEPAK ADHIKARI

KATHMANDU -- Nepal is facing its gravest political crisis in years after a youth-led movement erupted into nationwide violence that has left more than 20 people dead and dozens injured.

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