Residents in Kathmandu began clearing charred debris from the streets on Wednesday after two days of violent unrest left at least 25 people dead and forced the collapse of Nepal’s government.

Soldiers patrolled the capital, ordering people to stay indoors in an effort to restore order. The unrest erupted after the government briefly imposed a social media ban, sparking outrage that escalated into street clashes and arson attacks.

Protesters set fire to Parliament and other government buildings, prompting the prime minister’s resignation on Tuesday. The lifting of the ban, however, has done little to calm tensions.

Military leaders have since met with protest representatives at army headquarters to discuss the possibility of a transitional government. Protesters have floated former chief justice Sushila Karki as a potential interim leader, though no agreement has been reached.

The crisis highlights the volatility of Nepal’s political landscape, where government crackdowns on civil liberties can quickly ignite public fury. With the military now playing a direct role in negotiations, the country’s immediate future remains uncertain.