In the midst of Nepal’s worst turmoil in decades, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned as public outrage grew over the deaths of 19 anti-corruption demonstrators in clashes with police on Monday.The capital Kathmandu’s parliament was set on fire by mobs on Tuesday, sending thick black smoke upwards. Attacks occurred all around the nation on government facilities and political leaders’ residences.
On Tuesday, three more fatalities were recorded. According to jail authorities, 900 prisoners were able to break out of two jails in the western provinces of Nepal amid the commotion. The prohibition on social networking sites set off the protests. On Monday, it was lifted, but by then, the demonstrations had grown into a large-scale movement.
In a statement released late Tuesday, Nepal’s army chief accused protesters of using the present situation by destroying, robbing, and burning both public and private property. All security agencies, including the Nepal Army, are committed to taking control of the situation,” it stated, with effect from 22:00 local time (16:15 GMT; 17:15 BST), if disruption persisted. However, it did not specify what this may mean.
The prime minister has resigned, but it’s unclear who will take over or what will happen next because it seems like no one is in command. According to reports, certain ministers and other dignitaries have sought safety with the security forces.
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