Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned amid Nepal's worst unrest in decades, as public anger mounts over the deaths of 19 anti-corruption protesters in clashes with police on Monday.
On Tuesday, crowds set fire to parliament in the capital Kathmandu, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Government buildings and the houses of political leaders were attacked around the country.
Three more deaths were reported on Tuesday. Amid the chaos, jail officials said 900 inmates managed to escape from two prisons in Nepal's western districts.
The demonstrations were triggered by a ban on social media platforms. It was lifted on Monday - but by then protests had swelled into a mass movement.
Nepal's army chief issued a statement late on Tuesday accusing demonstrators of taking advantage of the current crisis by damaging, looting and setting fire to public and private property.
Your country's armed forces stated that they are prepared to intervene if unrest continues.
The prime minister’s resignation leaves a power vacuum with no clear successor, as protests continue and demands grow for political reform aimed at addressing corruption.
Young people, particularly, have been vocal against the political elite amid what they describe as a long-standing issue of corruption.
Many protestors expressed their hope that this moment could usher in meaningful change for Nepal.
As unrest continues, the future political landscape of Nepal remains uncertain.
