Nepal’s army has been deployed throughout the streets of Kathmandu to contain violent unrest that forced the country’s political leadership to step down. According to media reports, the death toll from the clashes has risen to 30.
The Hindu newspaper, citing Nepal’s Ministry of Health and local sources, reported that as of the evening of September 10, the number of injured had climbed to more than 1,000.
The deployment of troops began on the evening of September 9, shortly after Prime Minister Sharma Oli resigned, as protesters stormed his office, set fire to his private residence, and torched other government buildings.
The first wave of demonstrations was triggered by a ban on several popular social media platforms, which escalated further on September 9 as protesters demanded stronger action against weak governance.
Local media also reported that the capital’s airport remains closed.
This Himalayan nation has become the latest South Asian country to be rocked by violent, youth-driven anti-government protests.
In 2024, mass demonstrations in Bangladesh forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from office, while in 2022, Sri Lanka’s government collapsed amid similar turmoil.
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