Photos show violent protests in Nepal, with government buildings set on fire

Smoke billows from the parliament building after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Prakash Timalsina)
Smoke billows from the parliament building after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Prakash Timalsina)
Nepal's Parliament building stands vandalised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Nepal's Parliament building stands vandalised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
The office of Kantipur Publication, Nepal's biggest media outlet, stands vandalized by protesters in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
The office of Kantipur Publication, Nepal's biggest media outlet, stands vandalized by protesters in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
A protester throws a photograph of Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli in the fire at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
A protester throws a photograph of Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli in the fire at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Vehicles stand burned inside the vandalised office of the Department of Roads in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Vehicles stand burned inside the vandalised office of the Department of Roads in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Valley Traffic office building stands vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Valley Traffic office building stands vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Flames rise from Hilton hotel after it was set on fire in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Flames rise from Hilton hotel after it was set on fire in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Children peek through an opening outside Ullens school, which was set on fire by protesters, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Children peek through an opening outside Ullens school, which was set on fire by protesters, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Nepal Health Ministry building is seen vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Nepal Health Ministry building is seen vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
People work to douse a fire at Bhatbhatini shopping center after it was vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
People work to douse a fire at Bhatbhatini shopping center after it was vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
A motorcyclist drives past a burning police station during protests against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
A motorcyclist drives past a burning police station during protests against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices, is seen vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices, is seen vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Protesters vandalize and burn down Nepalese communist party office during protests against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Protesters vandalize and burn down Nepalese communist party office during protests against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Flames come out from the residence of Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel after it was set on fire by protesters during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Prabin Ranabhat)
Flames come out from the residence of Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel after it was set on fire by protesters during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Prabin Ranabhat)
Kathmandu district court building is seen vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Kathmandu district court building is seen vandalized in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Sept.10, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A short-lived ban on social media in Nepal prompted violent protests in the capital, with demonstrators setting fire to government buildings and politicians’ homes.

Photos show smoke rising from the country's parliament building, the presidential house, the central secretariat — that houses the offices of the prime minister and key ministries — and the prime minister’s official residence. The building of Kantipur publication, Nepal’s biggest media outlet, was also torched and damaged.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

 

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