Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests in Nepal put its first female prime minister in power
Summary
In Nepal, anti-corruption protests led by young people, known as Generation Z, resulted in the government being overthrown and Sushila Karki becoming the country's first female prime minister. The protests started after dissatisfaction with government corruption and restrictions on social media, which led to riots and a change in leadership.Key Facts
- The protests in Nepal were led by Gen Z, young people born roughly between 1997 and 2012.
- The demonstrations aimed to fight against government corruption.
- The protests escalated after the government banned social media.
- Many protestors looted buildings and clashed with police, resulting in deaths and injuries.
- Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, became Nepal's first female prime minister after the protests.
- Anger grew due to viral videos of politicians’ children living in luxury, contrasting with the hardships faced by many Nepali citizens.
- Nepal has experienced frequent government changes, with 16 different governments since 2007.
- The violence subsided after the resignation of then-Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, and Sushila Karki took over as interim leader.
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