Nepal Unrest: Protests Over Social Media Ban Lead to Violence, Prime Minister Resigns

Massive protests erupted in Nepal following a government-imposed ban on major social media platforms, leading to violent clashes that resulted in at least 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The unrest, driven by Generation Z, escalated to the point where protesters set fire to the Parliament complex and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. On September 9, 2025, Oli resigned amid the chaos, and the government lifted the social media ban. The events highlight deep-seated frustrations with corruption and political favoritism in the country.