The BBC’s Charlotte Scarr reports from Kathmandu where thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest against corruption and nepotism.
Unrest began when the government banned 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook – but then turned to embody discontent with Nepal’s political elite.
In the weeks before the ban, a “nepo kid” campaign, spotlighting the lavish lifestyles of politicians’ children and allegations of corruption, took off on social media.
The prime minister resigned as politicians’ homes were vandalised, government buildings were torched and parliament was set ablaze.
More than 20 people have died in the unrest since Monday.
On Wednesday, the capital appeared calm as the army patrolled the streets.