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#13439095

13 Mar 2026

A dense layer of smog engulfs the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. Air pollution intensifies across the bowl-shaped capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between 200 and 250, placing the city in the ''very unhealthy'' category and among the world's most polluted cities, according to data from the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Measurements show fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization--while PM10 levels reach 100.3 ug/m3. Nepal's national AQI scale classifies readings above 200 as very unhealthy and levels exceeding 300 as hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population advises residents to take protective measures, noting that long-term exposure to polluted air can lead to serious health complications including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Studies on air pollution also link prolonged exposure to increased risks of diabetes, reduced lung function, and premature death.

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#13439096

13 Mar 2026

A dense layer of smog engulfs the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. Air pollution intensifies across the bowl-shaped capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between 200 and 250, placing the city in the ''very unhealthy'' category and among the world's most polluted cities, according to data from the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Measurements show fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization--while PM10 levels reach 100.3 ug/m3. Nepal's national AQI scale classifies readings above 200 as very unhealthy and levels exceeding 300 as hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population advises residents to take protective measures, noting that long-term exposure to polluted air can lead to serious health complications including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Studies on air pollution also link prolonged exposure to increased risks of diabetes, reduced lung function, and premature death.

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#13439098

13 Mar 2026

A dense layer of smog engulfs the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. Air pollution intensifies across the bowl-shaped capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between 200 and 250, placing the city in the ''very unhealthy'' category and among the world's most polluted cities, according to data from the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Measurements show fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization--while PM10 levels reach 100.3 ug/m3. Nepal's national AQI scale classifies readings above 200 as very unhealthy and levels exceeding 300 as hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population advises residents to take protective measures, noting that long-term exposure to polluted air can lead to serious health complications including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Studies on air pollution also link prolonged exposure to increased risks of diabetes, reduced lung function, and premature death.

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#13412455

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, a plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412470

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, a plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412471

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, a plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412473

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, a plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412474

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, a plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412456

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, a woman carries a photograph of her detained and disappeared relatives. A plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412457

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, red carnations lean against the wall. A plaque identifies the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412458

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, a musician sings during the ceremony. A plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412459

7 Mar 2026

In Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, Manuel Arredondo, councilman of the city of Osorno, speaks during the ceremony. A plaque identifying the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route is installed. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412460

7 Mar 2026

Plaques at the Pilmaiquen Bridge memorial site in Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, identify the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412463

7 Mar 2026

Plaques at the Pilmaiquen Bridge memorial site in Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, identify the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412466

7 Mar 2026

Plaques at the Pilmaiquen Bridge memorial site in Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, identify the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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#13412469

7 Mar 2026

Plaques at the Pilmaiquen Bridge memorial site in Osorno, Chile, on March 6, 2026, identify the former Osorno Investigations Headquarters (formerly the PDI) as part of the Memory Route. This headquarters serves as a prison and torture center during the military dictatorship. The Memory Route in the Los Lagos Region, recently launched by the Ministry of National Assets, encompasses 32 key landmarks that trace local history, focusing on human rights sites and historical memory. It functions as a tool for symbolic reparation, allowing the community to learn about the places where human rights violations occur between 1973 and 1990.

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