There’s chaos – and then there’s the absolute anarchy and destruction afflicting Nepal right now.
The south Asian Republic of Nepal is currently engulfed in total chaos, as the widespread, unstoppable protests, led primarily by Gen Z activists, turned to violence and destruction.
In Nepal, politicians ban social media use and citizens burn down parliament. Politicians flee by helicopter. pic.twitter.com/6Sju9CH7Jm
— RadioGenoa (@RadioGenoa) September 9, 2025
Order broke down erupted in Kathmandu after the government tried to enact a social media ban – but is rooted in unrest over rampant government corruption.
The demonstrations turned violent when police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition, resulting in at least 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
But rather than quelling the unrest, it just made it worse.
Watch: bird’s-eye view of Katmandu.
In Nepal, homes of communist politicians are set on fire. pic.twitter.com/pR5jYqGxXu
— RadioGenoa (@RadioGenoa) September 9, 2025
Protesters stormed key government buildings, including the Parliament and the Prime Minister’s office, escalating tensions and prompting a curfew and army deployment.
Again, the unrest intensified as demonstrators defied the curfew, and are setting fire to government buildings and the residences of top officials, including the President and former Prime Minister.
Nepalese PM’s residence ENGULFED in FLAMES as protests rage on – Aajtakpic.twitter.com/YHZMaAitz1
— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) September 9, 2025
The Parliament, the Supreme Court, the ruling party’s central office, the Supreme Court building, the president’s office, and the government complex are all, on fire, as well as the Hilton hotel and the main local broadcaster offices.
Nepal’s LARGEST media house ON FIRE in Kantipur — Kantipur Publications ENGULFED in flames
Protesters stormed the building and set it on fire — houses other enterprises and offices
Unverified video https://t.co/G4EEndnfjA pic.twitter.com/GXd5dbNTCO
— RT (@RT_com) September 9, 2025
Politicians are being taken out of their houses and beaten, paraded on the streets to be abused by the mob.
❗️Video Reportedly Captures Chase & Attack on Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel – Carried Away By Gen-Z Protesters pic.twitter.com/HhGw8A0bUM
— RT_India (@RT_India_news) September 9, 2025
The wife of a former prime minister was reportedly burned alive inside her house.
Wife of Ex-PM of Nepal Jhalanath Khanal dies after arson of her house by protesters – Khabarhub pic.twitter.com/Obk0o6TEbc
— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) September 9, 2025
Nepal erupts in violence — protesters storm the residence of ex-PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, ex-MFA Arzu Rana Deuba
Both were left BLEEDING from the alleged brutal beating
The chaos keeps unleashing https://t.co/BfGAH1cnsS pic.twitter.com/XzmtywZbFQ
— RT (@RT_com) September 9, 2025
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned under pressure, along with several ministers, leaving Nepal’s leadership in disarray.
Some sources say the President also resigned, but it’s unclear so far in the midst of unrest.
❗️ Nepali Prez Paudel reportedly RESIGNS amid ongoing protests — media reports
Footage shows Parliament set ablaze by protesters https://t.co/G4EEndnfjA pic.twitter.com/Nece1fnq8e
— RT (@RT_com) September 9, 2025
The government has reversed the social media ban, which had targeted platforms like Facebook and YouTube for failing to register, but at this point this did little (or nothing) to quell the outrage, as protesters continued targeting symbols of the governing elite.
Protesters attack the Attorney General’s office & Kathmandu District Court, burning case files
Meanwhile, 1,500 prisoners escape from Nakkhu jail – Khabarhub news portal pic.twitter.com/VzkasjvEoA
— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) September 9, 2025
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more.
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