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Nepal Unrest: Meet Sudan Gurung, the Face Behind Violent Gen Z Protests over Social Media Ban, Corruption
Sudan Gurung leads tens of thousands of Nepali youths demanding political reforms and digital rights after government bans social media, resulting in 19 deaths and high-profile resignations, officials said.
- On Tuesday , violent protests forced a partial shutdown of Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, with flight tracking showing multiple disruptions and Indian aircraft circling due to safety concerns.
- When the government blocked 26 social media platforms on September 4, long‑standing grievances over corruption and youth unemployment nearly 19.2% fueled Generation Z and young Nepalis aged 13 to 28 to protest.
- At the heart of the movement is Sudan Gurung, 36, president of Hami Nepal, which used Instagram, Discord, and encrypted platforms to organize protests and acknowledged receiving 200 million Nepali rupees in foreign funding.
- The unrest resulted in significant casualties and political resignations, with violent clashes leaving 19 dead and over 300 injured and prompting Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.
- Observers say this uprising could reshape Nepal's political future as one of the largest youth-led movements, while critics allege Western funding via Hami Nepal influenced events; Nepal's position between India and China adds regional stakes.
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Protesters on violent Gen Z protests in Nepal
Many of the Gen Z protesters were themselves caught off guard. Their demand was the resignation of the Prime Minister and Home Minister, as well as addressing the issue of rampant corruption, along with the lifting of the ban on certain social media platforms
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The blockade of social media fueled anger. But behind the protests in Nepal is more: frustration about a corrupt system and a distinguished elite that enriches itself.
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