The Nepali army lifted its citywide curfew for four hours on Wednesday, giving residents a brief chance to buy food and pray at temples as armed soldiers maintained heavy security.
Troops inspected vehicles, guarded streets, and assisted those stranded by days of violent unrest.
The military seized control of the capital late Tuesday after police were overwhelmed and protesters torched government buildings and businesses.
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The crisis deepened after Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned and fled his residence, leaving Nepal without clear leadership.
In response, protester representatives met with military officials to propose a transitional government.
Some groups rallied behind former chief justice Sushila Karki as a potential leader, though her nomination drew mixed reactions as crowds massed outside army headquarters.
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Authorities have yet to announce when the curfew will return, saying their immediate priority is stabilizing the capital and curbing further violence.
Meanwhile, casualties from the unrest continue to rise nationwide, fueling concerns of deeper political instability.
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