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A short-lived ban on social media platforms in Nepal prompted violent demonstrations in parts of the country. Led predominantly by Generation Z, enraged by corruption, nepotism and a ban on popular social media platforms, the movement turned violent on Tuesday. The protesters set fire to parliament buildings, the Prime Minister’s residence and Supreme Court, among other government offices. Over 20 people were killed and hundreds were injured as security forces clashed with demonstrators. The protests led to severe disruption of daily life in Nepal as the government had to shut down airports for limited hours following PM KP Sharma Oli’s resignation.
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Riot police use a water cannon on protesters outside Parliament. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Protesters celebrate at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s government’s various ministries and offices after it was set on fire. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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An aerial shot of flames coming out from the residence of Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel in Kathmandu. His residence was one of the 5 properties that were fed to the flames by Gen Z. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Smoke-filled dark clouds cover the sky above Nepal’s government’s various ministries and offices as a Gen Z protestor carries the flag of Nepal. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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An injured protester is taken to hospital by his friends during a protest on September 9. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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A protester wearing flak jacket and carrying a shield snatched from a policeman shouts slogans at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s government’s various ministries and offices. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Protesters burn a photograph of Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s government’s various ministries and offices during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Nepalese army personnel clear civilians inside the burnt parliament building as the protest began to escalate on September 9. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Protesters burn vehicles and tires during a protest in Kathmandu. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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