State Department Tells Americans in Nepal to Shelter in Place Amid Ongoing Protests

At least 19 people have died during the past two days of protests in Kathmandu.

A photojournalist carries an injured fellow journalist outside the Parliament building in Kathmandu during a protest against social media prohibitions, in Nepal on Sept. 8, 2025. Nepal police on Sept. 8 opened fire, killing at least 17 people as thousands of young protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption. Prabin Ranabhat/AFP via Getty Images

Americans currently visiting Nepal were advised on Sept. 9 to shelter in place until further notice, due to ongoing destructive protests in the nation’s capital.

“Due to escalating political unrest and violent demonstrations, all U.S. citizens are strongly advised to shelter in place until further notice,” the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu announced. “Avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary in an emergency.”