As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries.

Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister.

Protests in Nepal over a since-lifted ban on major social media platforms have left almost 20 people dead and now toppled the country's leader.

Nepal's prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.

The Nepali Army is being deployed Tuesday night in response to violence that has broken out amid protests in Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu.

The Supreme Court plans to reopen Sunday, while banks resumed limited services. Markets saw increased activity during curfew relaxation for the upcoming Vijaya Dashami festival.

Nepal is reeling under severe protests by Gen Z. The unrest initially began with the government's order to ban social media platforms but gradually turned into an anti-corruption movement. Protestors took to streets and resorted to vandalism and arson.