Free and fair election key to restoring Nepal’s international reputation

Use of force on Gen Z protesters fell outside standards of legitimacy, necessity and proportionality.

The country burned during the two days of the Gen Z protests and in the four months since, Nepal is marked by an overall state of uncertainty. The investigation into the state suppression of the protests is yet to be finalised. The Gen Z-ers are still divided over the agendas of the movement. Amidst the chaos, the only silver lining seems to be an increasingly conducive climate for the upcoming elections on March 5.