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Why are Nepal youth upset?

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Nepal's youth are upset due to high unemployment, corruption, nepotism, and inequality. Protests erupted after a government social media ban, but quickly grew into a broader movement against systemic issues. The state's violent response, including use of live ammunition, resulted in many deaths and injuries, fueling further anger and demands for justice.

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Nepal's youth demand justice

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  • Protests began after the government banned much social media. 1m 16s
  • Demonstrations escalated into a movement against corruption, nepotism, and inequality. 1m 22s
  • The state's response included tear gas, water cannons, and live bullets, resulting in over 50 deaths and thousands wounded. 1m 34s
  • Families of victims are demanding accountability and the return of their loved ones' bodies. 3m 7s
  • An interim prime minister is in place, with fresh elections promised within six months. 3m 11s
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Nepal's youth demand justice
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DW News
15 hours ago
Nepal's youth demand justice

Protests began after the government banned much social media, but soon grew into a movement against corruption, nepotism and inequality.

Nepal's youth demand justice
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DW News
15 hours ago
Nepal's youth demand justice

There is growing poverty. The corruption and unemployment is extreme. Even my two brothers are abroad. So to end that chaos, I joined the protest.

Gen Z protesters challenge Asia's old guard
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Bloomberg
2 days ago
Gen Z protesters challenge Asia's old guard

Young people are upset due to slowing economies, lack of jobs, and a sense that the system is rigged and corrupt, making it hard to succeed without political connections.

Nepal under curfew after deadly protests force PM’s resignation
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Nepal under curfew after deadly protests force PM’s resignation

The protest movement quickly spiraled into a broader protest about corruption and inequalities in Nepalese society, originally sparked by government attempts to control social media.

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