Nepal has undergone dramatic changes since Monday, when government banned social media, sparking violent protests that killed at least 19 people and injured 346
The Nepalese army, security agencies, and civil bureaucracy called for a peaceful resolution on Tuesday, as protesters stormed parliament and vandalized official and political offices.
Nepal has undergone dramatic changes since Monday, when the government banned social media, sparking violent protests that killed at least 19 people and injured 346.
Protesters set fire to the Parliament building and other government properties on Tuesday, including party buildings and Prime Minister Sharma Oli's residence, after he resigned amid the violent protests, according to Seto Pati.
As protesters attacked ministers' homes, the Nepali army began evacuating them via helicopter. At least three ministers resigned before Oli's resignation.
Senior government officials, including the Nepali army, have publicly called for calm and issued a public appeal calling for restraint. Officials also expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and extended sympathy to the injured.
"With the resignation of the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli now accepted, we sincerely urge all citizens to remain calm and avoid further damage to life and property," the appeal said.
"We also call on all concerned parties to seek a swift and peaceful resolution through political dialogue," it added.
President Ramchandra Paudel has formally accepted Prime Minister Sharma Oli's resignation, which Oli had announced earlier on Tuesday afternoon.
