Gen Z uprising Nepal

Kathmandu, September 8, 2025: Kathmandu witnessed one of its most violent uprisings in recent years on Monday as thousands of young protesters, largely from Generation Z, clashed with security forces over government corruption and the recent ban on major social media platforms. At least 16 people lost their lives in the unrest, with dozens more injured.What began as a peaceful rally in Baneshwar escalated when demonstrators broke through barricades near Parliament. They vandalized gates, hurled branches and bottles, and raised anti-government slogans. Some even stormed the Parliament compound, forcing police to retaliate with water cannons, teargas, rubber bullets, and warning…