Nepal’s Gen Z uprising explained

This isn’t just about social media—it’s about trust, corruption, and a generation that refuses to stay silent.

On a humid September afternoon, thousands of young Nepalis flooded the streets of the major cities across the country, demanding the removal of a recent social media ban and waving placards demanding accountability on the rise of ‘nepo kids’ of political leaders, alleging rampant corruption. What began as anger over a ban on Facebook and other major platforms erupted into a nationwide youth rebellion, leaving at least 19 dead, hundreds injured, and the government scrambling to restore order.