Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepalese soldiers guarded the streets of the country’s capital on Wednesday and ordered people to stay at home as thousands of protesters rushed in and shot at government buildings and attacked politicians who moved home to restore order.
The armed forces guarding the main areas of Kathmandu seem to give a sense of control, returning to the city that had fallen into violence and chaos the previous few days. Soldiers introduced the curfew to residents while inspecting vehicles and personnel.
The Army warned late Tuesday that security forces are committed to protecting law and order. The military rarely mobilizes Nepal Initially, the police initially stayed in the barracks because they failed to control the situation. The Army statement said 27 suspected plunderers have been arrested.
Soldiers opened fire on Wednesday after inmates overwhelmed police and tried to escape from the main prison in the heart of Kathmandu.
The prisoners set fire to the cells and guard rooms buildings, poured them into the street, and then broke the main entrance. Soldiers were able to stop escape attempts and transfer prisoners to different prisons. No injuries.
Earlier Tuesday, protests became increasingly violent as protesters caught fire on government buildings and politicians’ houses and attacked some leaders. As criticism of the country’s political elite expanded, the prime minister resigned, although it seemed to have no effect on the turmoil.
Photo: Nepalese troops restore order after protests violence increases
Thousands of protesters are still on the streets, blocking the roads and storming government facilities. Army helicopters will put some ministers safely.
Similarly, hundreds of prisoners escaped from prisons in Kathmandu and other cities after police abandoned their posts Tuesday as more protesters attacked security forces.
Police opened fire on the crowd and killed 19 people in a demonstration led by young people to blockade several social media sites on Katmandu on Monday. The social media ban was lifted on Tuesday, but protests continued, driven by anger over deaths and allegations of political corruption.
The ceremony was held by President Ram Chandra Poudel, head of state, called on protesters to pursue a peaceful solution and stop further escalation. He accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and appointed him to lead the caretaker government until a new government is in place, although Oli’s status and whereabouts are still unclear.
The demonstration – known as the Gen Z protest – the government blocked social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube, saying the companies failed to register and receive government oversight.
The protests rotate to reflect wider dissatisfaction.
Many young people are angry at the children of political leaders (the so-called Nepo children) and seem to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle and many advantages, while most youth struggle to find jobs. According to the World Bank, youth unemployment rate was about 20% last year, and the government estimates that more than 2,000 people leave the country every day to seek jobs in the Middle East or Southeast Asia.
Video shared on social media shows protesters defeated Nepal Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba, the current foreign minister. Both seem to be bleeding, and a video shows the party’s leaders getting safe help. The party is the largest in the country and part of the council alliance.
The smoke is still rising on Wednesday, with the Capitol, the President’s House, the Central Secretariat having offices of the prime minister and major departments and the prime minister’s official residence.
The architecture of Cantilpur publications, Nepal The largest media outlet was burned and damaged. The car showroom was also burned down, burning down vehicles on the street.
In addition to 199 deaths, dozens of people were injured. Ollie has ordered an investigation into the shooting and promised compensation to the family.
Violence happened Nepal The government has taken a broader attempt to pass a bill to regulate social media aimed at ensuring that the platform is “correctly managed, responsible and responsible.”
The proposal has been widely criticized as a tool for censorship and punished its rivals who expressed protests online.
The bill would require companies to appoint liaison offices or points of contact in the country. Rights groups say it is an attempt by the government to curb freedom of speech and fundamental rights.
Registration requirements apply to approximately twelve social networks Nepal. Those who did not comply were blocked last week, although Tiktok, Viber and three other registered platforms operated without interruptions.
