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Nepal's PM Resigns Amid Deadly Protests and Unrest

9/17/2025

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Protests in Nepal and Indonesia have led to at least 72 deaths in Nepal and 10 in Indonesia.
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned, and Sushila Karki became Nepal's first female interim prime minister.
Karki aims to hold elections by March, but political stability remains uncertain.
Gen Z protesters in Nepal organized leaderless demonstrations against social media restrictions and economic issues.
An investigation is ongoing into police actions, including allegations of using live ammunition during the protests.

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Story summary

Protests in Nepal and Indonesia have led to at least 72 deaths in Nepal and 10 in Indonesia.
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned, and Sushila Karki became Nepal's first female interim prime minister.
Karki aims to hold elections by March, but political stability remains uncertain.
Gen Z protesters in Nepal organized leaderless demonstrations against social media restrictions and economic issues.
An investigation is ongoing into police actions, including allegations of using live ammunition during the protests.