The country’s economic outlook has soured due to the revolt, just as it is recovering from the pandemic, analysts warn
Fires consumed public institutions, historic buildings and private businesses – including the Supreme Court, the Singha Durbar government complex, the Kantipur media house and a luxury hotel – as what began as Gen Z-led peaceful protests spiralled into attacks that observers fear may be part of a broader political power play.
There are mounting concerns over the social and economic toll of the destruction, as confusion looms over the country’s future.
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