Nepal in Turmoil as Protesters Torch Parliament, PM Oli Resigns

 

Nepal is gripped by its most intense unrest in decades after furious protesters stormed and set fire to the parliament building in Kathmandu, forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.

The violent demonstrations erupted over deep-rooted corruption and the government’s controversial ban on 26 social media platforms, seen by many as an assault on free expression.

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Despite curfews and a heavy police crackdown, thousands of mostly young protesters returned to the streets. The crisis escalated when police opened fire, leaving at least 19 dead and over 100 injured, fueling nationwide outrage.

Oli, 73, stepped down in hopes of calming tensions during what was his fourth term in office. Yet the youth-led movement has vowed to continue, demanding sweeping systemic reforms and accountability beyond the resignation.

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