Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Kathmandu Bans Protests for Two Months Amid Monarchy Demonstrations
Some people in Nepal want the old king back.
They've been protesting, which caused the government to take action.
The government has now banned protests in most parts of Kathmandu for two months.
This is to avoid problems caused by the protests.
People can still protest in a few specific places, but the government wants things to be calm.
They released some people who were arrested, including a former government official.
The Nepali government has banned protests in Kathmandu for two months.
The restrictions, effective June 2nd, are imposed due to pro-monarchy protests.
Sit-ins, gatherings, and demonstrations are prohibited within the ring road area.
Exemptions include designated areas, not impacting permitted events.
Several pro-monarchy supporters, including Kamal Thapa, have been released.
- Who
- Pro-monarchy supporters and the Nepali government.
- What
- Prohibition of sit-ins, protests, and gatherings in most parts of Kathmandu.
- When
- Effective from June 2, 2025, for two months.
- Where
- Kathmandu, Nepal, specifically within the ring road area with exceptions.
- Why
- To avoid disruption of business activities and transportation services by protesters.
Government
Pro-Monarchy Supporters
Goal
Government
Prioritize public order and minimize disruption to daily activities and business.
Pro-Monarchy Supporters
Demand the reinstatement of the monarchy and will continue protesting until it is achieved.
- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Restriction Start Date
- June 2, 2025
- Restriction Duration
- Two months
- Cause
- Pro-monarchy protests
- Detainees Released
- Former Home Minister Kamal Thapa, others
