Posted on 09/09/2025 4:46:11 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
Nepal's prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.
Khadga Prasad Oli said he was stepping down immediately.
It comes after protesters set fire to homes of some of Nepal's top political leaders in opposition to the social media ban, which was lifted early Tuesday a day after deadly anti-government protests.
Local reports and videos shared on social media showed protesters attacking residences of the top political leaders in and around Kathmandu.
A curfew was imposed in the capital and other cities, and schools in Kathmandu were closed. The international airport in Nepal's capital Kathmandu was partially closed on Tuesday due to violent protests in the city affecting operations, the country's aviation authority said.
The houses set on fire included those of Sher Bahadur Deuba, leader of the largest party Nepali Congress, President Ram Chandra Poudel, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and leader of the Communist party of Nepal Maoist Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
A private school owned by Deuba's wife Arzu Deuba Rana, who is the current foreign minister, was also set on fire.
The mass protest and attack on parliament Monday began as opposition to the ban on social media platforms but were fueled by growing frustration and dissatisfaction against the political parties among the people who blame them for corruption.
"I am here to protest about the massive corruption in our country," said Bishnu Thapa Chetri, a student. "The country has gotten so bad that for us youths there is no grounds for us to stay back in the country.
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Wow! Almost as bad as Jan 6
Ka ka ka ka ka ka Katmandu
Now,THAT is protest !!;
Now,THAT is protest !!;
What is China’s role in all of this?
I have an internet friend in Katmandu. He is a professional photographer who depends on social media platforms for his business. He was distraught that all he’d worked for for over 20 years would evaporate. I’d be pissed too.
the massive corruption in our country,
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Isn’t Nepal a communist country?
The finance minister was stripped of his clothes and chased into the river.
They might just have the right idea here.
Indonesia was really hopping (with protests) several days ago, too:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/indonesia-riots-explainer-1.7622636
Right on the heels of the Indonesian riots of the 1st of September.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/indonesia-riots-explainer-1.7622636
Well, it looks like they are re-running photos January 6. Remember those fires the insurrectionists set in US government buildings? This photo is just cut and paste. Such lazy reporters.
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