Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:29am on 11 Sep 2025,Thursday International
Nepal faces unprecedented political turmoil as Gen-Z protests forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation after deadly police crackdowns killed 19 people. Violent demonstrations erupted following social media bans, escalating into attacks on politicians' homes. Tragically, Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, died after being burned alive when protesters torched their residence. Dramatic helicopter evacuations using rescue slings saved other ministers' families from angry mobs. Parliament buildings were set ablaze, prisons attacked, and the army deployed across Kathmandu. With 20% youth unemployment driving frustrations, over 2,000 young Nepalis migrate daily for work. The crisis reflects deep-seated anger over corruption, nepotism, and economic stagnation among Nepal's disillusioned younger generation.
