By Atoyebi Nike
Nepal has been plunged into its worst political crisis in two decades after violent protests forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. At least 19 people were killed in a crackdown that has fuelled nationwide anger.
The unrest began over a social media ban and corruption but quickly escalated, with protesters torching parliament, government buildings, and politicians’ homes, including Oli’s residence.
The army has deployed tanks and soldiers across Kathmandu, warning that looting and arson will be punished. Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel has called for calm and dialogue.
International leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urged restraint as analysts warned of a looming power vacuum.
The youth-led uprising, fuelled by unemployment and frustration, continues to shape Nepal’s uncertain future.
