Wed Sep 10 14:58:44 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Nepal in Chaos: Prime Minister Resigns, Military Deployed as Social Media Ban Sparks Violent Protests**
**Kathmandu, Nepal -** Nepal is reeling from widespread violence and unrest following a government-imposed ban on social media platforms. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned and fled the country amidst escalating protests, prompting the deployment of the military to restore order in the capital.
The demonstrations, initially sparked by the social media ban, quickly evolved into a broader expression of discontent among the Nepali youth. Protesters, many from ‘Gen Z’, accuse the government of corruption and nepotism, citing high youth unemployment (around 20%) and the perception that the children of political leaders enjoy undue privilege while ordinary citizens struggle.
On Tuesday, mobs numbering in the tens of thousands targeted government officials, vandalizing homes, setting fire to the Parliament building, and attacking residences of ministers and other high-ranking officials. Disturbing videos circulating online show Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel being chased and kicked, while Foreign Affairs Minister Arzu Rana Deuba and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba were attacked at their home, leaving Mr. Deuba injured.
Dramatic scenes unfolded as army helicopters were used to evacuate ministers and their families to safety. A widely shared video depicts officials clinging to a rescue sling as they were airlifted from a hotel rooftop amidst plumes of smoke.
The unrest extended to prisons, where inmates set fire to buildings and attempted to escape before being subdued by soldiers.
The government’s ban on social media, citing the companies’ failure to register and submit to government oversight, appears to have backfired spectacularly, triggering a wave of anger that reflects deeper societal frustrations. The future of Nepal remains uncertain as the military struggles to maintain order and address the underlying grievances fueling the protests.
First Piper 