What the 907-Page Karki Commission Report Reveals About the Deadly September 8–9, 2025 Gen Z Uprising
Summary
The Karki Commission report reveals the causes and consequences of the deadly Gen Z protests in Nepal on September 8–9, 2025, including government failures, casualties, and recommendations for accountability and reforms.
Key Points
- The Karki Commission investigated the deadly September 8-9, 2025 Gen Z protests triggered by a social media ban and government corruption.
- It confirmed 76 deaths, over 2,500 injuries, and Rs 85 billion in damages, attributing most fatalities to police firing with live ammunition.
- The report indicts former PM KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and IGP Chandra Kuber Khapung for negligence and recommends criminal proceedings.
- It criticizes systemic governance failures, including political instability and corruption, and recommends legal actions, reforms, and victim compensation.
