It is a first effort by the country’s new government to understand the sequence of violent events that led to the abrupt downfall of the old one.
Tag: Kathmandu (Nepal)
Nepal’s New Government Calls Elections. Its Critics Cry Foul.
Sushila Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice who was appointed as interim leader, made speed a priority in a process that other jurists deemed unconstitutional.
‘You Burned This Country Down’: After Arsons, Nepal Reckons With Its Future
The frenzy of arson that blazed nationwide this week as protests spread added to those suffering acute burns in a country where fires maim and kill with shocking regularity.
Nepal’s Capital Is Choked With Smoke and Gripped by Fear
With institutions burned to the ground and the army in control, Gen Z protesters are pushing for an anti-corruption crusader to be appointed as the country’s interim leader.
Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room
“The Parliament of Nepal right now is Discord,” a user said of the platform popular with video gamers, where tens of thousands are debating the nation’s future.
Nepal’s Young Protesters Find an Unlikely Partner: The Army
After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It’s now in talks with the protesters.
What to Know About the Mass Protests in Nepal
The explosion of unrest in Nepal — with fires around the capital, Kathmandu, and the prime minister fleeing the country — was years in the making. Alex Travelli, a New York Times correspondent, describes what happened and why it happened now.
Military Enforces Calm in Nepal After Two Days of Chaos
Leaders of a youthful protest movement that toppled a prime minister met with the military on Wednesday to discuss a path forward for the country.
The Moment Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters Felt the Vibe Change
Before the destruction began, the Gen Z demonstrators had planned to look good while promoting democracy and sweeping away an entrenched leadership.