Nepal Investigates Violence at Pro-Monarchy Rally, Two Dead

The Nepali government is investigating violent clashes that erupted during a pro-monarchy rally in Kathmandu, resulting in two deaths and over 112 injuries, including 77 security personnel. The protests, which aimed to restore the constitutional monarchy abolished in 2008, escalated as demonstrators clashed with police while attempting to march towards parliament, leading to widespread vandalism of property. Authorities condemned the actions as 'sheer vandalism, arson, looting and anarchy,' and have since reshuffled security for former king Gyanendra Shah while imposing a curfew in affected areas. A total of 105 protesters have been arrested, including leaders of the pro-monarchy movement. The unrest reflects ongoing political instability in Nepal, further complicated by public frustration over economic stagnation and ineffective governance. This event marks another chapter in Nepal’s tumultuous political landscape, characterized by multiple government changes since the monarchy's abolition.