Nepal’s prime minister resigns following violent protests against ban on social media and government

(9 Sep 2025)
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Kathmandu, Nepal – 8 September 2025
1. Various of protesters and police

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ARCHIVE: Kathmandu, Nepal – 15 July 2024
2. Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oliat ceremony

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ARCHIVE: Kathmandu, Nepal – 13 March 2023
3. Oli being sworn

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kathmandu, Nepal – 8 September 2025
4. Various of protesters and police

VOICEOVER:

Nepal’s prime minister has resigned following violent protests against a ban on social media and government corruption.

Khadga Prasad Oli said he is stepping down immediately.

Protesters set fire to the homes of some of the country’s top political leaders in opposition to a social media ban that was lifted on Tuesday.

While the mass protest and attack on parliament began as opposition to the social media ban, they were also fuelled by growing frustration and dissatisfaction with the government.

Police opened fire during the protest and 19 people were killed.
STORYLINE:
Nepal’s prime minister has resigned following violent protests against a ban on social media and government corruption.

Khadga Prasad Oli said he is stepping down immediately.

Protesters set fire to the homes of some of the country’s top political leaders in opposition to a social media ban that was lifted on Tuesday.

While the mass protest and attack on parliament began as opposition to the social media ban, they were also fuelled by growing frustration and dissatisfaction with the government.

Police opened fire during the protest and 19 people were killed.

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