Nepal Political Crisis: What We Know So Far
Nepal Political Crisis: What We Know So Far
Protests erupted after the government imposed a ban on several social media platforms.
Prime Minister Sharma Oli called an emergency meeting, but unrest escalated.
Army evacuated ministers by helicopter as crowds closed in.
Protesters torched the PM’s and president’s residences, as well as the headquarters of the ruling Nepali Congress, local media reported.
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu shut down; all flights cancelled.
Opposition demanded PM Oli’s resignation — which he tendered.
Rioters set fire to the parliament, Supreme Court, president’s office, ruling party HQ, and government complex.
22 people confirmed dead in the unrest, India Today reported.
Conflicting reports: Some outlets said the president resigned, but the president’s office has denied this.
The wife of former Nepalese PM Jhalanath Khanal, who was injured after his residence was set on fire during anti-government riots in the country, has died, according to local media.
Protesters freed opposition leader Rabi Lamichhane; 1,500 prisoners escaped from Nakkhu Jail, local media reported.
Historic government residence Singha Durbar was reportedly severely damaged by fire.
Kantipur Media Group, one of Nepal’s biggest media giants, was set on fire.
Nepal's former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and MFA Arzu Rana Deuba violently attacked by protestors.
In the video: Hundreds of protesters can be seen gathering outside burning Birendra International Convention Center in Kathmandu amid ongoing protests.
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