Human rights groups condemned the use of lethal force against protesters. Experts say Nepal’s army and police have historically not been held to account.
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For Nepal’s Protesters, Wealthy ‘Nepo Kids’ Are a Source of Outrage
Videos and photos purporting to show the privileged lifestyles of children of the elite have fueled anger among young people.
Troops Deployed After Day of Violent Protests in Nepal
Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched into a second day.
Protests Against Nepal’s Social Media Ban Show Resistance to a Global Censorship Trend
Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to reverse course.
The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know
A recent ban on social media brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with grievances that have built up over years.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns as Protesters Set Fire to Leaders’ Houses
A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit, with no clear path to assuaging young protesters in the capital.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns as Protesters Set Fire to Leaders’ Houses
A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit, with no clear path to assuaging young protesters in the capital.
Protesters in Nepal Set Fire to President and Prime Minister’s Homes
A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, young protesters defied a curfew and took to the streets again.
Social Media Goes Back Online in Nepal After 19 Are Killed in Protests
The government reversed its ban on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, which had helped to fuel demonstrations by young people who were also angry about corruption.