Nepal's prime minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, September 9, after anti-corruption protests escalated in the Himalayan country, the BBC reported.

Protesters defied curfews, stormed Parliament, and set fire to the residences of the president and top ministers. Kathmandu airport shut down as unrest spread nationwide, killing at least 11 people.

Crowds of young people are taking to the streets, fuelled by anger over corruption and "nepo kids".

Who are "nepo kids"?

The nationwide protests were sparked by a social media ban. Spearheaded by Generation Z, they largely take aim at a specific cohort called "nepo kids".

These are children of wealthy politicians and powerful figures – alleged beneficiaries of nepotism – who are accused of flaunting their luxury possessions, expensive vacations and lavish lifestyles on social media.

At least two people died in Tuesday's unrest after 19 were killed on Monday.

The protests began over a social media ban, which has since been reversed by the government - but the situation is still escalating.