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Nepal army patrols capital after deadly protests

Jessica Saltz
September 10, 2025

Nepal's army is patrolling the streets of the capital Kathmandu, after deadly protests in which the parliament and ministers' homes were set on fire. Protests started over a short-lived social media ban but escalated to reveal deep-seated resentment by Nepal's youth towards the political elite.

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Nepal's government headquarters in Kathmandu was set ablaze as Gen Z-led protests defied a nationwide curfew. Demonstrators torched parliament and attacked politicians' homes, including that of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, who has resigned.

The unrest began over a social media ban but escalated after a deadly police crackdown. Protesters are celebrating what they call a victory for youth and democracy, while Nepal's army chief urges calm and dialogue amid ongoing anger over corruption and unemployment.

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