what happened in nepal

In September 2025, Nepal experienced significant unrest triggered by a government ban on 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook. This ban was widely perceived as an attempt to suppress an anti-corruption movement led predominantly by Generation Z youths. The protests escalated quickly, leading to violent clashes with police, widespread arson, and vandalism, including the burning of the parliament building and other government properties. At least 51 people died, including protesters, law enforcement officers, and others, with over 1,000 injured. The protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amid calls for political reform and an end to corruption and nepotism. The Nepalese military deployed troops in Kathmandu to restore order, enforcing curfews and conducting vehicle checks. After the unrest, an interim government was formed, led by Nepal's first female prime minister, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, who is known for her anti-corruption stance. The president dissolved the parliament and scheduled new elections for March 5, 2026. The situation has stabilized somewhat with the lifting of curfews and easing of restrictions, though tensions remain as the demands for genuine political change persist.