Peace has been completely restored in Nepal
24 Sep 2025 Alpine Asian Treks
A movement, spearheaded by Gen Z participants (youths aged 10 to 28), took place on September 7th and 8th in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal. While the protests were organized against corruption and irregularities, the situation escalated dramatically. In the Baneshwor area of Kathmandu, protesters broke through police barricades and advanced toward the Parliament building. Upon reaching the outer wall, some attempted to breach it, prompting police to open indiscriminate fire. The shooting resulted in the immediate death of 19 protesters, with many more seriously injured and hospitalized. Consequently, the movement was suspended for the remainder of September 7th.
Outraged protesters returned to the streets on the morning of September 8th. By the afternoon, with no sign of change, the situation deteriorated further. Protesters began burning police vans and engaging in targeted acts of vandalism and arson against properties associated with then-leaders. As the situation spiraled out of control in the capital, similar acts of unrest spread to other regions. Around 2:00 PM, the Prime Minister resigned. However, this failed to quell the unrest, which intensified. Several government and private buildings and properties were damaged or set on fire. Finally, around 10:00 PM, the army was deployed to patrol the streets, a curfew was imposed, and the situation was brought under control.
By the morning of September 9th, protests had subsided, and the focus shifted to forming a new government. After a brief period of political search, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was appointed as the new Prime Minister on September 11th. She has since expanded her cabinet and commenced the government’s work.
No further loss of life or property has been reported since stability was restored. While the unrest created temporary discomfort for tourists during a key travel season, complete peace has been re-established. There is no ongoing violence or protest activity. Tourists can now visit Nepal with full confidence, and any concerns about travel safety can be set aside. The country is currently entirely peaceful.