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NPR | Wednesday, September 10, 2025
What to know about the mass Gen Z protests in Nepal
KATHMANDU, NEPAL — Over the past 48 hours, Nepal has been rocked by deadly mass protests led by young people who are frustrated over the country’s leadership. On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces. Nepal’s prime minister, Khadga Prasad Oli also stepped down earlier in the day in response to the ongoing fallout. At least 19 people have been killed in the protests and more than 200 others were admitted to the hospital due to injuries, according to Nepal’s Civil Service Hospital. – How did the protests begin? – Frustrations have been mounting among young people in Nepal over the country’s unemployment and wealth gap. According to the Nepal Living Standard Survey 2022-23, published by the government, the country’s unemployment rate was 12.6%. Leading up to the protests, the hashtag #NepoBaby had been trending in the country, largely to criticize the extravagant lifestyles of local politicians’ children and call out corruption, NPR previously reported. Then, last Thursday, Nepal’s government imposed a ban on most social media platforms, including Facebook, X, WhatsApp, and Youtube. Officials said the move was the result of these companies failing to formally register with the government…Read more
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