While resentment against the political class in Nepal had been brewing for a while, the government’s social media ban proved to be the last straw. On September 8, peaceful demonstrations against political misrule and corruption began. They quickly escalated into deadly clashes, leaving scores dead and the country at a critical political crossroads. Sanjeev Satgainya reports on how the popular discontent exploded on the streets

While resentment against the political class in Nepal had been brewing for a while, the government’s social media ban proved to be the last straw. On September 8, peaceful…

Nepal's parliament burned and protestors filled the streets before the government was overthrown in 24 hours in a movement largely orchestrated by young people.