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Nepal Gen Z Protest News Today Live: The ban quickly spilled onto the streets of Kathmandu, where people waving national flags launched protests by singing national anthem.
Demonstrators carrying Nepal's national flag stage a protest outside the Parliament in Kathmandu on September 8 (AFP).
Protests In Nepal Today Live Updates: The death toll has climbed to 19 after Nepal Police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse thousands of protesters, who had gathered demanding that the government lift its ban on social media.
Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak offered to resign following deadly protests that have rocked the country. Citing moral responsibility for the loss of lives during demonstrations, the minister announced his decision amid ongoing unrest.
Several social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the government blocked 26 unregistered sites, triggering anger and confusion among citizens.
The demonstrations intensified as the crowd pushed into a restricted zone near the parliament, with some protesters climbing over the compound wall. Clashes broke out soon after, leading to multiple injuries. Ranjana Nepal, an information officer at the nearby Civil Hospital, confirmed that their emergency ward was packed with people hurt during the unrest.
The district administration imposed a curfew in several key areas of the city, including the parliament, the president’s residence and Singha Durbar, which houses the prime minister’s office.
Nepal Protests News Live: PM Oli Hesitant On Revoking Social Media Ban
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has shown hesitation over revoking the government’s controversial social media ban.
Nepal Protests News Live: Govt Forms Investigation Committee After Janajati Demonstration Turns Violent
The demonstration carried out by the Janajatis on Monday turned violent, and the government has decided to form an investigation committee regarding the incident that occurred.
Nepal Protests News Live: 19 Killed, Over 347 Injured During Agitation Against Social Media Ban
At least 19 people have died and more than 347 others have been injured as nationwide protests erupted against the government’s social media ban.
Nepal Protests News Live: Home Minister Tenders Resignation
Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has tendered his resignation following deadly protests that have rocked the country. Citing moral responsibility for the loss of lives during demonstrations, the minister announced his decision, escalating the political fallout amid ongoing unrest.
Nepal Protests News Live: 18 Killed, Over 250 Injured, Says Health Ministry
At least 18 people have died and more than 250 people have been injured in today’s protest, Nepal’s Health Ministry said.
Nepal Protests News Live: Demonstration Continue Despite Police Action
Protests persist across Kathmandu and other major cities, as Gen Z demonstrators rally against social media restrictions and government corruption. In addition to Kathmandu and Jhapa, youths also took to the streets in Pokhara, Butwal, Chitwan, Nepalgunj, and Biratnagar.
Nepal Protests News Live: Activists Slam Authorities For ‘Reprehensible’ Use Of Deadly Force
Human rights activists have condemned the use of lethal force during the protest in Nepal, describing it as “reprehensible.”
Nepal Protests News Live: Two People Killed After Being Shot In Itahari, Sunsari; Toll Reaches 16
Two people were killed in Itahari, Sunsari, after police opened fire during unrest on Sunday.
Nepal Protests News Live: At Least 14 Killed During Agitation Against Social Media Ban
At least 14 people have been killed in anti-government protests in Nepal, according to Nepalese state TV. It’s after the government introduced a ban on major social media platforms.
Nepal Protests News Live: Youth Remain On Streets, Calls For PM’s Resignation
Even now, the youth are still on the streets, and chaos prevails, demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister. Those who raised their voices against the government’s corruption were suppressed. It is precisely because of this that Gen Z took to the streets, Nepal Himalvi Newspaper Editor Satanand Mishra said.
Nepal Protests News Live: Social Media Ban May Be Reconsidered, Communications Minister Hints
Communications Minister has hinted that the decision on social media ban could be “reconsidered,” BBC News Nepali reported.
Nepal Protests News Live: 50 Injured As Gen-Z Protest Turns Violent
At least around 50 people have been seriously injured in the demonstration by Gen-Z youths at the Parliament House premises in Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
Nepal Protests News Live: Curfew Imposed In Pokhara After 'Gen Z' Protests Become Uncontrollable
Authorities have imposed a curfew in Pokhara after demonstrations led largely by ‘Gen Z’ spiralled out of control.
Nepal Protests News Live: 13 Deaths Reported In Valley Hospitals, Health Ministry Confirms
According to the Ministry of Health and Population source, information has been received that 13 people have died in various hospitals in the valley.
Nepal Protests News Live: 9 Dead In Massive Gen Z Protests Against Nepal's Social Media Ban
Kathmandu on Monday saw massive protests by youngsters who demanded that the government lift its ban on social media platforms and end the culture of corruption pervading the country. According to the Himalayan Times, nine people were killed amid the protests. Forty-two others were reported injured.
One of the protesters, believed to have been shot during violent clashes in New Baneshwor, succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital.
Nepal Protests News Live: Youth Storm Restricted Zone Near Parliament
Waving national flags, young demonstrators in the capital city Kathmandu started the protest with the national anthem before unleashing chants against the social media prohibitions and corruption.
The crowd swelled as it crossed into a restricted area close to the parliament, with some climbing over the wall into the premises.
Nepal Police Fire Tear gas As Thousands Protest Social Media Ban
Nepal police fired tear gas and water cannon Monday to disperse thousands of demonstrators demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption in the country.
Several social media sites, including Facebook, YouTube and X, have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the government blocked 26 unregistered platforms, leaving users angry and confused.
