SITREP: The Government of Nepal Collapses, Military Announced they would Take Charge

- Protests Erupt Over Social Media Ban and Corruption: Demonstrations began yesterday, triggered by the government's ban on 26 social media platforms (including Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube) for failing to register; unrest quickly expanded to broader grievances like rampant corruption, economic hardship, and nepotism, with thousands defying curfews in Kathmandu and other cities.

- At least 22 people killed and over 300 injured since Monday, primarily from police using live rounds, rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons; protesters stormed and set fire to parliament, government buildings like Singha Durbar, and residences of leaders including PM Oli's home in Bhaktapur.

- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned today amid escalating violence; President Ram Chandra Poudel and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also stepped down, with Oli reportedly fleeing the country; the social media ban was lifted, but protests continue demanding systemic reforms.

- The Nepal Army announced it would take charge of security to restore order, deploying troops under constitutional provisions for civil unrest