Rage, ruins and resignations: 50 photos that capture grim reality of Nepal protests

Triggered by protests over corruption, and fuelled by a social media ban, Nepal’s Gen Z-led unrest has set government buildings

Updated on Sep 12, 2025 04:56 PM IST 50 Photos
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Kathmandu: An aerial view of smoke rising from the Federal Parliament of Nepal premises after it was set on fire by protestors during massive anti-government protests, in Kathmandu.(PTI)

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Members of the media walk inside the Parliament house which was set on fire by protesters, following Monday's killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests that were triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu.(Adnan Abidi/Reuters)

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Stranded passengers wait as operations remain halted at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu on September 10, 2025.(AFP)

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A woman walks past a burning vehicle, set ablaze by protesters inside the premises of the Parliament House in Kathmandu on September 9, 2025, a day after demonstrations over social media prohibitions and corruption by the government.(Prabin Ranabhat/AFP)

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Flames come out from the residence of Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel after it was set on fire by protesters during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu.(AP)

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