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Eligible Nepali Voters Sign-up Themselves On Electoral List For March 2026 Election, Called After Gen-Z Revolution
Nepali eligible voters record their biometrics at an election office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 10, 2025, signing up on the electoral list for the election called next March. Following the issuance of the Voter Roll Act, 2016, by the Nepal President in September, the Election Commission-Nepal updates the electoral list from early October. The ordinance is issued under Article 114(1) of the Constitution, based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. It amends Section 4(2)(2) of the Voter List Act, which bars registration after the announcement of an election date. The newly formed interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki calls for elections on March 5 next year. According to the previous provision, ''once the date of election is announced, no voter registration shall be made for that election.'' This legal hurdle prevents eligible citizens, particularly youth who recently reach voting age, from being listed in the voter roll. Many young people who play a role in the political change have not yet been registered as voters despite being eligible. The ordinance is brought to address this gap and ensure broader participation in the election. After a violent protest on September 8 and 9, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post, which claims the lives of 74 people. Following the change in regime, Nepali President Ramchandra Paudel, on the recommendation of youth representatives, appoints former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister of an interim government. Karki, who takes charge as the interim Prime Minister, also recommends dissolving the House of Representatives, one of the key demands of the agitators, giving Karki six months to conduct parliamentary elections. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Eligible Nepali Voters Sign-up Themselves On Electoral List For March 2026 Election, Called After Gen-Z Revolution
Nepali eligible voters record their biometrics at an election office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 10, 2025, signing up on the electoral list for the election called next March. Following the issuance of the Voter Roll Act, 2016, by the Nepal President in September, the Election Commission-Nepal updates the electoral list from early October. The ordinance is issued under Article 114(1) of the Constitution, based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. It amends Section 4(2)(2) of the Voter List Act, which bars registration after the announcement of an election date. The newly formed interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki calls for elections on March 5 next year. According to the previous provision, ''once the date of election is announced, no voter registration shall be made for that election.'' This legal hurdle prevents eligible citizens, particularly youth who recently reach voting age, from being listed in the voter roll. Many young people who play a role in the political change have not yet been registered as voters despite being eligible. The ordinance is brought to address this gap and ensure broader participation in the election. After a violent protest on September 8 and 9, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post, which claims the lives of 74 people. Following the change in regime, Nepali President Ramchandra Paudel, on the recommendation of youth representatives, appoints former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister of an interim government. Karki, who takes charge as the interim Prime Minister, also recommends dissolving the House of Representatives, one of the key demands of the agitators, giving Karki six months to conduct parliamentary elections. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Eligible Nepali Voters Sign-up Themselves On Electoral List For March 2026 Election, Called After Gen-Z Revolution
Nepali eligible voters stand in queue to get their biometrics done at an election office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 10, 2025, signing up on the electoral list for the election called next March. Following the issuance of the Voter Roll Act, 2016, by the Nepal President in September, the Election Commission-Nepal updates the electoral list from early October. The ordinance is issued under Article 114(1) of the Constitution, based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. It amends Section 4(2)(2) of the Voter List Act, which bars registration after the announcement of an election date. The newly formed interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki calls for elections on March 5 next year. According to the previous provision, ''once the date of election is announced, no voter registration shall be made for that election.'' This legal hurdle prevents eligible citizens, particularly youth who recently reach voting age, from being listed in the voter roll. Many young people who play a role in the political change have not yet been registered as voters despite being eligible. The ordinance is brought to address this gap and ensure broader participation in the election. After a violent protest on September 8 and 9, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post, which claims the lives of 74 people. Following the change in regime, Nepali President Ramchandra Paudel, on the recommendation of youth representatives, appoints former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister of an interim government. Karki, who takes charge as the interim Prime Minister, also recommends dissolving the House of Representatives, one of the key demands of the agitators, giving Karki six months to conduct parliamentary elections. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Eligible Nepali Voters Sign-up Themselves On Electoral List For March 2026 Election, Called After Gen-Z Revolution
Nepali eligible voters stand in queue to get their biometrics done at an election office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 10, 2025, signing up on the electoral list for the election called next March. Following the issuance of the Voter Roll Act, 2016, by the Nepal President in September, the Election Commission-Nepal updates the electoral list from early October. The ordinance is issued under Article 114(1) of the Constitution, based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. It amends Section 4(2)(2) of the Voter List Act, which bars registration after the announcement of an election date. The newly formed interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki calls for elections on March 5 next year. According to the previous provision, ''once the date of election is announced, no voter registration shall be made for that election.'' This legal hurdle prevents eligible citizens, particularly youth who recently reach voting age, from being listed in the voter roll. Many young people who play a role in the political change have not yet been registered as voters despite being eligible. The ordinance is brought to address this gap and ensure broader participation in the election. After a violent protest on September 8 and 9, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post, which claims the lives of 74 people. Following the change in regime, Nepali President Ramchandra Paudel, on the recommendation of youth representatives, appoints former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister of an interim government. Karki, who takes charge as the interim Prime Minister, also recommends dissolving the House of Representatives, one of the key demands of the agitators, giving Karki six months to conduct parliamentary elections. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Former Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari Meet Injured Gen-Z Protestors
An injured person during the Gen-Z protest on September 8, 2025, undergoes treatment at a local hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 19, 2025. The protest is called in defiance of rampant corruption and a social media ban. Police use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition against protesters. The police fire while taking cover inside the parliament as the protesters swarm into the building and set the entrance on fire. At least 74 people die in the protest on September 8. Demonstrations continue across Kathmandu and other major cities, with Gen Z protesters rallying all across Nepal. Following the violence, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post and is succeeded by Sushila Karki. On September 8, a total of 21 protesters, especially students below the age of thirty, lose their lives. The following day, 39 people die, of which fifteen die of burns. The remaining 12 deaths are recorded until the seventh day following the violence. The postmortem report of those killed in police firing in Kathmandu Valley states death due to bullet injuries to the head and chest. During the protest, police are only allowed to fire on the protesters below the knee to control the situation. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Former Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari Meet Injured Gen-Z Protestors
An injured person during the Gen-Z protest on September 8, 2025, undergoes treatment at a local hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 19, 2025. The protest is called in defiance of rampant corruption and a social media ban. Police use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition against protesters. The police fire while taking cover inside the parliament as the protesters swarm into the building and set the entrance on fire. At least 74 people die in the protest on September 8. Demonstrations continue across Kathmandu and other major cities, with Gen Z protesters rallying all across Nepal. Following the violence, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post and is succeeded by Sushila Karki. On September 8, a total of 21 protesters, especially students below the age of thirty, lose their lives. The following day, 39 people die, of which fifteen die of burns. The remaining 12 deaths are recorded until the seventh day following the violence. The postmortem report of those killed in police firing in Kathmandu Valley states death due to bullet injuries to the head and chest. During the protest, police are only allowed to fire on the protesters below the knee to control the situation. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Former Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari Meet Injured Gen-Z Protestors
An injured person during the Gen-Z protest on September 8, 2025, undergoes treatment at a local hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 19, 2025. The protest is called in defiance of rampant corruption and a social media ban. Police use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition against protesters. The police fire while taking cover inside the parliament as the protesters swarm into the building and set the entrance on fire. At least 74 people die in the protest on September 8. Demonstrations continue across Kathmandu and other major cities, with Gen Z protesters rallying all across Nepal. Following the violence, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post and is succeeded by Sushila Karki. On September 8, a total of 21 protesters, especially students below the age of thirty, lose their lives. The following day, 39 people die, of which fifteen die of burns. The remaining 12 deaths are recorded until the seventh day following the violence. The postmortem report of those killed in police firing in Kathmandu Valley states death due to bullet injuries to the head and chest. During the protest, police are only allowed to fire on the protesters below the knee to control the situation. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Former Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari Meet Injured Gen-Z Protestors
An injured person during the Gen-Z protest on September 8, 2025, undergoes treatment at a local hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 19, 2025. The protest is called in defiance of rampant corruption and a social media ban. Police use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition against protesters. The police fire while taking cover inside the parliament as the protesters swarm into the building and set the entrance on fire. At least 74 people die in the protest on September 8. Demonstrations continue across Kathmandu and other major cities, with Gen Z protesters rallying all across Nepal. Following the violence, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post and is succeeded by Sushila Karki. On September 8, a total of 21 protesters, especially students below the age of thirty, lose their lives. The following day, 39 people die, of which fifteen die of burns. The remaining 12 deaths are recorded until the seventh day following the violence. The postmortem report of those killed in police firing in Kathmandu Valley states death due to bullet injuries to the head and chest. During the protest, police are only allowed to fire on the protesters below the knee to control the situation. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Former Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari Meet Injured Gen-Z Protestors
An injured person during the Gen-Z protest on September 8, 2025, undergoes treatment at a local hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 19, 2025. The protest is called in defiance of rampant corruption and a social media ban. Police use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition against protesters. The police fire while taking cover inside the parliament as the protesters swarm into the building and set the entrance on fire. At least 74 people die in the protest on September 8. Demonstrations continue across Kathmandu and other major cities, with Gen Z protesters rallying all across Nepal. Following the violence, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down from the post and is succeeded by Sushila Karki. On September 8, a total of 21 protesters, especially students below the age of thirty, lose their lives. The following day, 39 people die, of which fifteen die of burns. The remaining 12 deaths are recorded until the seventh day following the violence. The postmortem report of those killed in police firing in Kathmandu Valley states death due to bullet injuries to the head and chest. During the protest, police are only allowed to fire on the protesters below the knee to control the situation. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Citizens clean the premises of Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Citizens clean the premises of Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Singha Durbar, home to the offices of the Prime Minister and other ministries, is seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, following a fire set by Gen Z protesters. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating unrest. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Hilton Hotel
Smoke rises from the burning Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it ablaze. The Gen Z-led protests, which also torch the parliament on September 9, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. At least 19 people die during the rallies, marking one of the deadliest crackdowns in recent years and intensifying public anger. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Hilton Hotel
Smoke rises from the burning Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it ablaze. The Gen Z-led protests, which also torch the parliament on September 9, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. At least 19 people die during the rallies, marking one of the deadliest crackdowns in recent years and intensifying public anger. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Hilton Hotel
Smoke rises from the burning Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it ablaze. The Gen Z-led protests, which also torch the parliament on September 9, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. At least 19 people die during the rallies, marking one of the deadliest crackdowns in recent years and intensifying public anger. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Nepal Federal Parliament
The Nepal Federal Parliament building and its premises are seen in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it on fire during violent demonstrations. The Gen Z-led unrest, fueled by anger over corruption, a social media ban, and the killing of more than 19 youths, leads to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, as the country remains under army control amid escalating turmoil. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Aftermath Of Gen Z Protests At Hilton Hotel
Smoke rises from the burning Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 10, 2025, a day after protesters set it ablaze. The Gen Z-led protests, which also torch the parliament on September 9, force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. At least 19 people die during the rallies, marking one of the deadliest crackdowns in recent years and intensifying public anger. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)