Summary
Demonstrators in Kathmandu, Nepal, defied a curfew and set fire to the parliament building as they protested against the government. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned following violent clashes and unrest related to a social media ban. The protests, which were the largest in years, led to 19 deaths and more than 100 injuries.
Key Facts
- Protesters in Kathmandu set fire to Nepal's parliament building.
- They also targeted the office of the Nepali Congress party and homes of politicians.
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned amid the protests.
- The unrest followed a day of clashes where security forces killed 19 people.
- The protests were sparked by a ban on social media, which was later lifted.
- More than 100 people were injured during the demonstrations.
- Despite the resignation, some protesters continue to demand a full government dissolution.
- This unrest is the largest in Nepal since 2006, when 18 people died during an uprising.
