Nepal Protest LIVE updates show the country under strict curfew after deadly Gen-Z protests shook the Himalayan nation this week. In Kathmandu, the Army ordered residents to stay indoors as troops moved in overnight to stop the unrest. The violence has already killed 25 people and injured more than 600, according to the Health Ministry.
Nepal Protest LIVE scenes revealed chaos across the capital as protesters set fire to buildings and forced the government to collapse. Authorities said nearly 13,000 prisoners escaped from jails across all 77 districts during the mayhem.
On Wednesday, protest leaders held talks with top military officials in Kathmandu to discuss a transitional government. Many voiced support for Sushila Karki, a former Chief Justice admired for her clean image.
Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician popular with youth, appealed for calm. He asked demonstrators to remain patient until an interim administration takes shape.
The unrest began Monday after the government briefly banned social media. Police opened fire on crowds, sparking anger that exploded into full-scale protests by Tuesday. With attacks on government offices and violent clashes spreading, Nepal faces one of its worst crises in decades.
