Nepal army talks with protesters to decide on leader
Sep 12, 2025
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 12: Nepal's army is resuming talks with protesters to pick an interim leader for the Himalayan nation, after violence that removed the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, according to an army spokesperson.
Soldiers were patrolling the quiet streets of the capital Kathmandu for a second day on Thursday following the worst protests in decades, triggered by a social media ban that authorities rolled back after deadly protests this week.
Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel meanwhile said he is seeking an end to the crisis engulfing the country.
"I am consulting and making every effort to find a way out of the current difficult situation in the country within the constitutional framework," Paudel said in a statement. "I appeal to all parties to be confident that a solution to the problem is being sought as soon as possible to address the demands of the protesting citizens."
Army spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet told the Reuters news agency earlier on Thursday that "initial talks are on and would continue today," referring to the discussions on an interim leader. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune
