Nepal festivities ring hollow for families mourning dead protesters
Summary
As Nepal celebrates the Dashain festival, families of protesters killed during recent anti-graft demonstrations mourn their losses amid calls for ongoing government economic support.
Key Points
- Nepal is mourning the deaths of 74 protesters, including 18-year-old Shreeyam Chaulagain, killed during recent anti-graft demonstrations.
- The protests were largely driven by young people frustrated with unemployment and political indifference in Nepal.
- At least 33 protesters were shot with live bullets fired from high-velocity firearms during the unrest.
- A new interim government led by former chief justice Sushila Karki has been appointed to prepare for elections in March 2024.
