Protests have broken out in Kathmandu, Nepal, as protesters call for the restoration of the monarchy. The protests have resulted in clashes between protesters and police, demonstrating the underlying republican political tensions in the nation.
The demonstrators, who are mostly members of the former royal family's supporters, are demanding the return of the monarchy, which was dissolved in 2008. They claim that the republican system has not brought stability and prosperity to the nation.
The demonstrations have been characterized by brutality, with police employing tear gas and batons to drive away the demonstrators. Some of the demonstrators have been injured, and numerous others have been arrested.
The incident has raised alarms over the stability of Nepal's government and the risk of more violence. The nation has a long tradition of political unrest, and the tensions have fueled fears of a return to the bloody conflict of the past.
The demonstrations have also brought out the underlying splits in Nepalese society. While there are some who welcome the restoration of the monarchy, others are adamant that it is a bad idea and would erode the nation's democratic gains.
As things continue to evolve, it is unclear how the government will react to the protests and whether or not the nation can find a means of working through its underlying political tensions.