VIDEO: Powerful footage from Nepal shows Gen Z tearing down the government
The streets of Kathmandu were the scene of massive protests that led to the fall of the government. What began on September 4 as a mobilization against social media blocking turned into an uprising led by Gen Z youth , leaving at least 25 dead and multiple injured.
The youth revolt demonstrates a profound rejection of censorship and sets a historic precedent in Nepalese politics.
Videos of the protests in NepalShocking images of the protests are spreading on social media, such as the Parliament surrounded by columns of smoke due to the fire set inside. Thousands of young Generation Z members can also be seen in the streets holding signs against nepotism.
Violent videos show citizens raiding the ministers' residences and setting fire to them. The Finance Minister was dragged by protesters in the street and chased through a river. Meanwhile, the other ministers who were in Parliament were evacuated by helicopter to avoid the risk of the attack.
Digital censorship and political crisisThe conflict arose after the Supreme Court ordered all digital platforms, whether domestic or foreign, to register officially. Faced with the refusal of 26 applications, including Facebook, WhatsApp , X, and YouTube, the government blocked the platforms .
The mass protests left dozens dead and led to fires in Parliament. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and several ministers, including Foreign Affairs, Interior, Agriculture, and Water Supply, resigned following the attacks and social pressure.
The most serious tragedy occurred with the death of Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, after suffering burns when her home was set on fire, according to hospital sources confirmed to EFE.
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