Nepal's prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.

Khadga Prasad Oli said he was stepping down immediately.

It comes after protesters set fire to homes of some of Nepal's top political leaders in opposition to the social media ban, which was lifted early Tuesday a day after deadly anti-government protests.

Local reports and videos shared on social media showed protesters attacking residences of the top political leaders in and around Kathmandu.

A curfew was imposed in the capital and other cities, and schools in Kathmandu were closed. The international airport in Nepal's capital Kathmandu was partially closed on Tuesday due to violent protests in the city affecting operations, the country's aviation aut

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