Nepal
Gen Z-led protests over corruption, elite privilege, and social media bans escalated into a national crisis that forced the prime minister’s resignation.
Duration: September 2025
Viral social media posts authored by children of Nepali public officials sparked concerns from Nepali Gen Z youth in 2025. Posts showed the children of public officials enjoying privileges, leading to the creation of the hashtag #nepokids, which questioned how officials financed their children’s lavish lifestyles. As questions of corruption reached a larger audience, the Nepali government announced its ban of several social media platforms, leading to large in-person protests throughout Nepal. Following days of protests that saw the burning of the nation’s parliament building and 76 protesters killed, Nepal’s prime minister resigned and Gen Z youth elected their interim government via Discord, an online chat forum.
Physical & Lethal Force
Security forces used physical and lethal force during demonstrations, contributing to dozens of deaths.
Mass Arrests & Legal Repression
At least 400 people were arrested, with legal pressure used against protesters and participants.
Internet, Platform & Narrative Control
Social media bans, platform restrictions, internet controls, and public narratives were used to limit mobilization.
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