Opinion | Barbarians at the barricade
Summary
Nineteen Gen Z protesters were killed when security forces fired on unarmed youths demonstrating against corruption, nepotism, and a social media ban near Nepal's parliament. The violence marks the bloodiest day in Nepal's democratic history.
Key Points
- Security forces in Nepal opened fire on Gen Z protesters near the parliament, killing 19 and injuring over 350.
- The protesters were demonstrating peacefully against corruption, nepotism, and a social media ban.
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's government was responsible for the violent crackdown, which has shocked the nation.
- The protest highlights a critical struggle to preserve democratic rights and fight authoritarianism in Nepal.
