Nepal PM Oli Resigns Amid Protests

Nepal is experiencing its worst unrest in decades, triggered by a government ban on social media platforms and deep-seated public anger over corruption and nepotism. The protests, largely led by Gen Z, escalated into violence, resulting in 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries after security forces used lethal force. In response to the widespread unrest, Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli resigned on September 9, 2025, and the social media ban was lifted. Protesters defied curfews, stormed the parliament complex, and set fire to the homes of several prominent politicians, including President Ram Chandra Paudel, Sher Bahadur Deuba, Ramesh Lekhak, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, as well as K. P. Sharma Oli's private residence. The events highlight long-standing frustrations among Nepalis regarding political instability, lack of economic opportunities, and perceived lavish lifestyles of politicians' children amidst widespread poverty. The situation remains volatile, with calls for the government to dissolve, potentially leading to further instability in Nepal, which has seen 13 governments since 2008.