The KP Oli government in Nepal is facing a crisis after violent protests. The government has removed the ban on social media sites following an emergency cabinet meeting, and the Home Minister has resigned. Despite these actions, protesters are intensifying their demands, now calling for the resignation of Prime Minister KP Oli.
The streets of Kathmandu are filled with angry protesters who vow to continue their demonstrations. The protests are now focused on exposing government corruption, going beyond the initial social media restrictions. There are disturbing claims that children wearing school uniforms were shot in the head during the protests, raising questions about the government’s response.
Protesters are stating that children between the ages of 18 and 19 were shot in the head. They are demanding that the current government be removed and replaced by a new administration. They are insisting on the resignation of the Prime Minister and the end of the current government. The demonstrations will continue until their demands are met. Security forces have been deployed to control the protests.
More than 21 people have died.
The protests were triggered by the Oli government’s recent decision to ban 26 social media platforms. The ban, based on existing regulations, included popular platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. The Nepali government had previously ordered all social media platforms to register within seven days, per a Supreme Court order.
The government is accused of curtailing freedom of speech and using the social media ban to conceal corrupt practices. The National Human Rights Commission of Nepal has appealed to the government and police to show restraint in managing the protests, given the worsening situation.