Nepal PM Resigns Amid Protests: Social Media Ban Sparks Unrest

Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned amidst violent protests over a social media ban and government corruption. The resignation came after 19 people died in clashes with the police following the ban on social media platforms.

Oli stated that his resignation was aimed at facilitating a political solution to the escalating unrest. The protests saw demonstrators setting fire to the homes of senior political leaders, prompting the imposition of a curfew in the capital city of Kathmandu.

The unrest began in reaction to the social media ban, with widespread property damage and violence reported across the country.