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A protest against corruption and social media bans erupted in Kathmandu, Nepal, with demonstrators waving flags atop vehicles near Parliament. The unrest resulted in the worst violence in decades, leaving over two thousand injuries, with protesters setting fire to government buildings, malls, and luxury hotels linked to corrupt officials.
Nepal’s interim government, headed by ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki, has formed a three-member panel led by retired judge Gauri Bahadur Karki to investigate the violence, which claimed 74 lives and prompted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation. The panel, given three months, will examine the causes of the deaths and property damage, including acts of arson and vandalism committed during the protests.
Former Prime Minister Oli, via social media, called for an inquiry into the violence, stating that police did not receive orders to open fire and that outsiders infiltrated the protests. Police lacked the weapons used against protesters, he added.
The protests, initially driven by Gen Z activists protesting corruption and unemployment, spiraled into chaos as the government’s response became violent. Many significant entities, including the prime minister’s office, the Supreme Court, and the parliament, were targeted, alongside various commercial establishments owned by individuals close to political leaders.
Karki, known for her honesty as a former corruption court chair, is now overseeing the investigation, aiming to clarify the events and address public concerns.
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