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Nepal Unrest Grounds Kathmandu Flights as Army Imposes Curfew

The prime minister resigned as the president moved to open talks with the Gen Z-led protest movement.

Overview

  • With Tribhuvan International Airport closed until 6 pm local time on September 10, IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet halted Kathmandu flights and issued waivers for affected passengers.
  • The Nepali Army said prohibitory orders remain in effect and announced a nationwide curfew starting September 11 following two days of violent unrest.
  • Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned, with local reports saying he left the country, as President Ram Chandra Paudel prepared to meet protest representatives.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs urged citizens to defer travel to Nepal, advised those there to stay indoors and shared Embassy of India helplines.
  • Gen Z-led demonstrations over a social media ban and corruption saw arson attacks on parliament and Singh Durbar, with reports citing at least 19 dead and about 500 injured.