Nepal Prime Minister Resigns Amidst Violent Protests Over Social Media Ban and Corruption

Escalating Protests and Government Response

• 🔥 Protests have engulfed Nepal, with government buildings, including the Prime Minister's home, set ablaze.
• resigns amid widespread anger over corruption, youth unemployment, and recent fatalities during demonstrations.
• 🚫 The immediate spark for the protests was a social media ban, intended to combat fake news but viewed by protesters as censorship.
• 📉 Despite the reversal of the social media ban, indefinite curfews, and the Prime Minister's resignation, the anger of tens of thousands of protesters remains unaddressed.

Accusations and Police Crackdown

• 💰 Protesters cite government corruption and youth unemployment as major drivers of their rage.
• 🗣️ Participants in peaceful rallies report being met with violence from police, including tear gas and live ammunition.
• ⚖️ The United Nations has called for an immediate investigation into the police crackdown, with reports of live fire being used against demonstrators.