Nepal PM Oli Resigns Amid Violent Anti-Corruption Protests and Curfew

Resignation Amidst Unrest

• 🇳🇵 Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from office on Tuesday following violent anti-corruption demonstrations.
• 🔥 Oli's home was set on fire by protesters after his resignation, which he stated was to facilitate a political solution.
• 🏛️ The resignation has been accepted, and a process to find a new leader has commenced.

Escalating Protests and Violence

• 💥 The unrest is described as the worst in decades in Nepal, with protesters also targeting other politicians' homes.
• 🚫 This follows a day where 19 people died and over 100 were injured attempting to storm parliament in protest of a social media ban.
• ✈️ Kathmandu's main international airport was closed due to smoke from fires set by protesters, impacting visibility.

Drivers of the Demonstrations

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Organizers describe the protests as "demonstrations by Gen Z", driven by young people's frustration.
• 📉 Key grievances include a perceived lack of action to tackle corruption and boost economic opportunities.
• ⚖️ Nepal has faced political instability and economic uncertainty since the abolition of its monarchy in 2008.
• 🗣️ The army appealed for restraint on social media, while Oli attempted to meet political parties to curb the violence.