Nepali GenZ and other youth gathered at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu yesterday, September 8th, in the thousands to protest growing corruption and authoritarianism in the country. They were calling for better governance, jobs, and civic freedoms.
Nepali GenZ and other youth gathered at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu yesterday, September 8th, in the thousands to protest growing corruption and authoritarianism in the country. They were calling for better governance, jobs, and civic freedoms. The KP Sharma Oli government responded with water cannons, tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition, which has led to at least 19 confirmed deaths as of Tuesday morning, and over 300 people were critically injured.
