19 dead in Gen Z protests across Nepal
Summary
At least 19 people have died and hundreds injured after police fired on Gen Z-led protests across multiple Nepalese cities against corruption and social media bans.
Key Points
- At least 19 people died following police firing on Gen Z-led protests in Kathmandu and other cities.
- The protests spread to multiple cities including Pokhara, Butwal, and Bhairahawa, with curfews imposed.
- Hospitals are treating over 347 injured protesters, many in critical condition with bullet wounds.
- The National Human Rights Commission called for restraint and emphasized the right to peaceful dissent.
