Nepal Marks First Anniversary of Gen Z Protests that Toppled KP Oli Government
The 2025 anti-corruption unrest killed 76 people and toppled the government, while an inquiry found 51 victims were shot dead.
- On Tuesday, dozens of young people gathered near Nepal's old Parliament building in Kathmandu to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2025 anti-corruption 'Gen Z' protests that toppled the government of Sharma Oli.
- Initially sparked by a brief government ban on social media, the September 2025 rallies were driven by deeper frustration over economic hardship and entrenched political practices, resulting in 76 deaths and destruction of government buildings.
- An inquiry commission report submitted in April found that 51 victims were shot dead, many in the head or chest, and recommended further investigations into several officials including Oli.
- Former interim leader Sushila Karki and Prime Minister Balendra Shah honored the victims, while protester Aastha Shrestha, 23, stated, "It feels like the government values the sacrifice we made."
- Simultaneous with the memorial, the Himalayan nation continues to mourn at least 1,399 people killed in devastating floods two weeks ago on the border with China.
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A year on, Nepal remembers 76 lives lost in protests that ousted government
Dozens of young people congregated at Nepal’s burnt-out parliament building on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled the former government. The gathering in memory of those who died in the demonstrations came as the Himalayan nation continues to mourn the vast loss of life from devastating floods two weeks ago. The rallies on September 8-9, 2025, were initially sparked by anger over a brief government ba…
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Times of IndiaNepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z protests that toppled KP Oli government
Young people gathered at Nepal's parliament to remember deadly anti-corruption protests. These demonstrations led to the downfall of the former government and significant political change. The nation also mourns recent devastating floods which caused widespread loss of life. An inquiry commission recommended further probes against officials involved in the violence. The current government faces challenges leading recovery efforts after recent na…
Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government
The gathering in memory of those who died in the demonstrations came as the Himalayan nation continues to mourn the vast loss of life from devastating floods two weeks ago. The rallies on September 8-9, 2025, were initially sparked by anger over a brief government ban on social media but were driven by deeper frustration over economic hardship, corruption and entrenched political practices. The unrest caused the deaths of 76 people and the torch…
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Young demonstrators, close to the 76 people killed and some of the more than 2,600 wounded on 8 and 9 September 2025 gathered in front of the Parliament, still in ruins one year after being burned."The loss of human life was...
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