A Week of Fury

Nepal’s health ministry says at least 72 people have died and more than 2,100 were injured amid nationwide anti-corruption protests that torched public buildings and private homes. The violence marks the country’s worst civil unrest in decades.

Political Shockwave

Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned as the crisis deepened. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed interim premier to steer the country toward elections, with compensation announced for victims’ families and free care for the injured.

Why the Anger Boiled Over

Protesters accuse political elites of impunity and graft as living costs rise. Analysts say years of scandal and weak governance primed the public for a flashpoint; the latest arrests and allegations sparked a broader backlash.

Security remains tight around Kathmandu as investigators assess arson damage at the Supreme Court and parliament. Whether reforms follow swiftly—or unrest returns—will set Nepal’s course heading into March polls.