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Nepal Army Takes Security Control After Oli Resigns as Youth Protests Turn Deadly

Troops now enforce curfews across Kathmandu under emergency security control.

A protester wearing flak jacket and carrying a shield snatched from a policeman shouts slogans at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Protesters take selfies and celebrate at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices, after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Nepal's youth is protesting against Monday's killing of 19 people after anti-corruption demonstrations that were triggered by a social media ban, in Kathmandu.
An ambulance drives past protesters burning tires to block streets during protests against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Overview

  • At least 19 people were reported killed and hundreds injured after clashes with security forces during Gen Z-led anti-corruption demonstrations that began over a social media ban.
  • The Nepal Army assumed command of security from 10 pm, deployed soldiers in major cities, and took charge of Tribhuvan International Airport and Singha Durbar to restore order.
  • Protesters stormed and set fire to key government sites, including parliament and officials’ residences, with evacuations of ministers from Bhaisepati reported by local media.
  • India issued a travel advisory, activated helplines, convened its security cabinet, and put the Sashastra Seema Bal on high alert as airlines suspended many Kathmandu flights.
  • Authorities and military leaders called for dialogue with protest representatives, with preparations for talks reported as curfews and patrols continued in the capital.