Blood on the streets of Kathmandu as Gen Z protests censorship and corruption

In Kathmandu, Nepal's Generation Z led a massive protest against the government's social media ban and corruption. Police firing killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. The government used tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets, and live ammunition. A curfew was imposed. Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah supported the youth movement. The protest was sparked by a September 4 order blocking 24–26 social media platforms. The movement has international parallels and is expected to continue using VPNs and offline rallies.

In Kathmandu, Nepal's Generation Z led a massive protest against the government's social media ban and corruption. Police firing killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. The government used tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets, and live ammunition. A curfew was imposed. Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah supported the youth movement. The protest was sparked by a September 4 order blocking 24–26 social media platforms. The movement has international parallels and is expected to continue using VPNs and offline rallies.

In Kathmandu, Nepal's Generation Z led a massive protest against the government's social media ban and corruption. Police firing killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. The government used tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets, and live ammunition. A curfew was imposed. Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah supported the youth movement. The protest was sparked by a September 4 order blocking 24–26 social media platforms. The movement has international parallels and is expected to continue using VPNs and offline rallies.

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