One Year Anniversary of Youth Movement Against Corruption
Summary
A year after Nepal’s Gen Z movement against corruption and poor governance, questions remain over justice, compensation and reconstruction after the protests turned violent and forced KP Sharma Oli to resign. The uprising reshaped the political landscape and led to new elections, but many of its promises remain unfulfilled.
Key Points
- The youth-led movement began last August after the government banned 26 social media platforms and public anger over corruption, unemployment and elite lifestyles surged.
- The protests turned violent on August 24, leading to clashes with security forces and the deaths of more than 70 people.
- Then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned as government buildings were set on fire and the political landscape shifted after the movement.
- A year later, reconstruction is slow and victims and families of martyrs say they have not received adequate compensation or justice.
