Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after nationwide protests against corruption turned violent and left 22 people dead in clashes with police.
His office said he stepped down to pave the way for a constitutional solution to the youth-led protests, which began after a government ban on social media. The ban has since been withdrawn.
On Monday, thousands of demonstrators, many identifying themselves as Gen Z on placards and banners, marched in Kathmandu. Nearly 200 people were injured when police used tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition as crowds tried to climb the walls of parliament and other government buildings.
The protests continued on Tuesday. Demonstrators set fire to parliament in Kathmandu, sending black smoke into the air. They also attacked the headquarters of the Nepali Congress Party, the home of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, and the homes of other politicians.
Videos on social media showed smoke rising from the parliament building as protesters breached the fence and set it on fire.
At least 19 people were killed on Monday during the rallies, one of the deadliest crackdowns in recent years.
On Tuesday, protesters again filled the streets of Kathmandu. Some celebrated, while others set fire to government buildings and carried automatic rifles.
Nepal’s military warned against "activities that could lead the country into unrest and instability" in the nation of 30 million people.
The protests began with demands to lift the social media ban and to address corruption. Amnesty International said police used live ammunition during the rallies.
Even after the government reversed the ban and access to social media was restored, protests spread from Kathmandu to other cities on Tuesday.
"The Nepal government has fallen, the youth have won the protest," said protest leader Sudan Gurung on Instagram. "The future is ours."
His office said he stepped down to pave the way for a constitutional solution to the youth-led protests, which began after a government ban on social media. The ban has since been withdrawn.
On Monday, thousands of demonstrators, many identifying themselves as Gen Z on placards and banners, marched in Kathmandu. Nearly 200 people were injured when police used tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition as crowds tried to climb the walls of parliament and other government buildings.
The protests continued on Tuesday. Demonstrators set fire to parliament in Kathmandu, sending black smoke into the air. They also attacked the headquarters of the Nepali Congress Party, the home of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, and the homes of other politicians.
Videos on social media showed smoke rising from the parliament building as protesters breached the fence and set it on fire.
Nepal’s parliament ENGULFED in flames — built in 1903 as the PM’s residence
— RT (@RT_com) September 9, 2025
Protesters broke into the building, looted it, and set it on fire
Singha Durbar (Lion’s Palace) is the largest palace in Asia pic.twitter.com/liBH5sG99e
"Time is up for these old leaders. We don't need them, we need youth."
— DW News (@dwnews) September 9, 2025
Gen Z-led protests against corruption and a social media ban in Nepal are intensifying. Demonstrators have set fire to the parliament, police stations and houses of politicians. pic.twitter.com/4WTvwxmjiK
At least 19 people were killed on Monday during the rallies, one of the deadliest crackdowns in recent years.
On Tuesday, protesters again filled the streets of Kathmandu. Some celebrated, while others set fire to government buildings and carried automatic rifles.
Nepal’s military warned against "activities that could lead the country into unrest and instability" in the nation of 30 million people.
The protests began with demands to lift the social media ban and to address corruption. Amnesty International said police used live ammunition during the rallies.
Even after the government reversed the ban and access to social media was restored, protests spread from Kathmandu to other cities on Tuesday.
"The Nepal government has fallen, the youth have won the protest," said protest leader Sudan Gurung on Instagram. "The future is ours."
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