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Nepal's Ex-PM KP Oli Leads Massive Rally Following Historic Gen Z Protests and Parliament Dissolution
Dec 13, 2025 09:46 pm CST
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's Communist Party gathered 70,000 supporters in Bhaktapur for its largest rally since being ousted by anti-corruption protests. The UML party challenges parliament's dissolution as unconstitutional while preparing for March elections, demonstrating significant popular support despite the September unrest that claimed 77 lives.
Nepal's Anti-Corruption Protests Cause $586 Million Economic Loss and Require $252 Million for Reconstruction
Dec 12, 2025 04:35 pm CST
Recent youth-led anti-corruption protests in Nepal resulted in $586 million in economic losses to the nation's $42 billion economy. The demonstrations, which forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation, destroyed significant government infrastructure and will require over $252 million for reconstruction, while the interim government prepares for elections in 2026.
Nepal Counts Cost After Deadly Protests
Sep 16, 2025 07:50 pm CST
Nepal is assessing the multi-million dollar damage from last week's violent protests, when parliament, government offices and a newly opened Hilton Hotel were set ablaze.
Nepal's Deadly Protests Hammer Tourism Sector As Arrivals Fall 30%
Sep 16, 2025 06:57 am CST
Nepal's deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails.