Local reports showed protesters attacking the residences of top political leaders in and around Kathmandu, as ITV News Correspondent John Ray reports.
The prime minister of Nepal has resigned following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.
Khadga Prasad Oli said on Tuesday he was stepping down immediately.
Nepalese army soldiers dispersed protesters from Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s government’s various ministries and offices, after it was set on fire.
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