Pakistan, Sept. 11 -- Nepal's army resumed crucial talks with young "Gen Z" protesters on Thursday to decide a new interim leader after violent demonstrations forced the prime minister to resign. Army spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet confirmed that initial discussions had started and would continue throughout the day. Soldiers patrolled Kathmandu's quiet streets to prevent further unrest following the country's worst protests in years. The demonstrations erupted after a social media ban angered thousands of young Nepalis.
The protests turned deadly as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds, leaving 30 people dead and 1,033 injured, according to Nepal's health ministry. Authorities rolled back the social media ban after 19...