In September 2025, Nepal experienced a historic Gen Z-led uprising, when students and other youth led mass protests against government corruption and social media bans.
Clashes with police left at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured. Under mounting pressure, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned, and the government was overthrown. The social media ban was lifted, and plans for sweeping anti-corruption reforms and an interim government were announced.
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