Protesters Ignite Nepal's Parliament in Kathmandu Unrest

Protesters have set fire to Nepal"s Federal Parliament building in Kathmandu amid escalating unrest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The incident marks a significant escalation in ongoing protests against the government.

Eyewitnesses reported thick smoke billowing from the parliament as demonstrators clashed with security forces. The unrest follows a series of protests triggered by widespread dissatisfaction over government policies and recent economic challenges. Earlier this year, recent developments in social media regulations were also a catalyst for public outrage, leading to significant unrest.

The protests have intensified in recent weeks, fueled by public grievances over inflation and unemployment. In previous reports, it was noted that protests had already turned deadly, claiming 19 lives in the turmoil that swept through the nation.

As the situation in Kathmandu remains volatile, authorities are bracing for further unrest. The government has imposed a curfew in the capital and deployed additional security forces to restore order. It remains unclear what steps the government will take to address the mounting public discontent and whether further protests will erupt in the coming days.