Nepal’s youth poured into the streets on Monday to denounce alleged government corruption and a newly imposed social media ban with peaceful protests. Police responded with violent force against the protestors, killing 22 people — most of them reportedly young antigovernment protesters — and injuring hundreds. Police used live ammunition, water cannons, and tear gas against the protestors, many still in school uniforms. The unrest prompted the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. By Tuesday, angry protesters disregarded a police curfew, ransacking and setting fire to Nepal’s public institutions, historic landmarks, and private businesses. Among the most notable sites destroyed was Singha Durbar, a historic 1908 palace complex that served as the administrative hub of Nepal’s government. “Watching Singha Durbar burn is nothing short of heartbreaking,” cultural heritage advocate Hrishav Raj Joshi said in an online post. “With it, we lose not just bricks and mortar, but irreplac...