Over the past 48 hours, local officials, hospital sources, civil society groups and Nepalis all over the world have all witnessed on the Nepal’s Gen-Z Protests. Here is a summary of what we have collected.
FIRE AND VIOLENCE
- Protesters set fire to homes; rumors say political leader Jhalanath Khanal’s wife was badly hurt.
- Security officers said that the Supreme Court compound was broken into and cars were set on fire.
- According to reports from several sources, arson was aimed at Parliament and the president’s home in Sheetal Niwas.
- Authorities said that a fire at a new jail killed one prisoner.
- Dozens more places reported arson and vandalism in favor of the movement.
- Local reports say that stone-throwing attacks happened at Sher Bahadur Deuba’s house and at Maoist office in Perisdanda
- Reports from officials and witnesses say that protesters forced Rabi Lamichhane out of Nakkhu Jail.
- Police reports say that groups of demonstrators and hired cars moved from Pokhara to Central Jail.
- People said there were fires at the National Office and other government facilities.
- All inmates at Nakkhu Prison have been released; the facility is now empty, reports Online Khabar.
- The army will facilitate the dialogue between the President and the Jenji movement.
- The United Nations stated: “We are ready to support efforts for dialogue and trust-building in Nepal.”
- Protesters set fire at Bhairahawa Airport.
- Protesters set fire at Prachanda’s residence in Chitwan.
- Vandalism reported at Bhatbhateni store in Biratnagar.
INJURIES AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
- Hospital workers said that a young man who was hurt during the protests has died.
- Three students were said to have died at Koteshwor university, and university and municipal officials think there may be disturbance in other places as well.
- Civil Hospital verified three more deaths. • Medical groups called for calm and said that destroying public property would be a loss for the whole country.
POLITICAL FALL-OUT AND RESIGNATIONS
- Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli resigned.
- Police sources indicated that under the current regime, young people in jail were able to get away from the police.
- Chief of Army Staff Singdel is expected to give an update on the security situation.
- A local chief minister went to a newly designated protest location to see how things were going.
DISRUPTION OF PUBLIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- Nepal Telecom said that they have finished setting up the telecom poles and network as part of their emergency plans.
- Authorities reported that there was a curfew in the Birgunj urban market zone.
- There was a car accident near the Himalayan Express and a protest location. • Plans are being made to move the main protest sites to keep people safe and under control.
APPEALS AND PUBLIC STATEMENTS
- Balendra Shah (Balen), the mayor of Kathmandu, told protesters to stay calm and not let things get worse.
- “The next leadership must reflect the demands of the Jenji movement,” said Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane.
- Public calls from civil society and patriotic groups called for peaceful, well-informed solutions.
- Balen sent a symbolic message: “Take a cleansing bath, do not return.” This was meant to get people to stop and regroup.
- Medical and community groups asked for the safety of public property and important services.
WHAT TO SEE
- Security posture: Army and police briefings on the state of the forces, possible changes in venues, and longer curfews.
- Confirmed numbers of dead and injured: Hospitals and the Health Ministry are supposed to keep track of these numbers.
- Political transition: What happens after the prime minister resigns, such as temporary arrangements and deadlines for parliament.
- Continuity of infrastructure: keeping telecom stable, making sure transport is secure in protest corridors, and protecting health facilities.
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