The Digest:
Nepal’s president and military are negotiating to appoint an interim leader following violent anti-corruption protests that toppled the government, killed 51 people, and left parliament in flames. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- The army has reclaimed control of Kathmandu’s streets under curfew after days of chaos
- Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is a leading candidate to lead an interim government
- Youth-led "Gen Z" protesters demand parliament’s dissolution and radical political change
- Over 12,500 escaped prisoners remain at large after mass jailbreaks during the unrest
- The protests were fueled by corruption anger, social media bans, and high youth unemployment
- Residents cautiously emerged during brief curfew lifts to stock up on essential supplies
- The army has recovered over 100 firearms looted during the uprising
Sources: AFP
