Authorities in Nepal lifted the curfew in Kathmandu and surrounding districts on Saturday following days of violent unrest that left at least 51 people dead and led to the collapse of the government.
The return of calm came after the appointment of the country’s first female prime minister.
Officials in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur announced that residents were free to move about as markets reopened and traffic resumed on major roads. The move signaled an effort to restore normal life in the capital after a week of political turmoil.
On Friday, President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister after dissolving parliament and setting a date for new elections for 5 March.
Her appointment marks the first time a woman has led the Nepali government.
The protests, which erupted on Monday, were initially triggered by a government decision to ban social media platforms. Demonstrations quickly escalated into violence, with protesters attacking government buildings and security forces responding with live fire.
Nepal, already facing political instability, now enters a crucial phase as it prepares for fresh elections under Karki’s interim leadership.
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