Nepal youths begin hunger strike at 4,900 metres over glacial lake risks

Protesters at Manaslu base camp demand monitoring of glacial lakes and measures to reduce climate-related risks.

Eleven youths from Samagaun in Chumnubri Rural Municipality-1 of Gorkha district began an indefinite hunger strike on Friday at 4,900 metres near the Manaslu base camp, demanding action to reduce climate-related risks and protect glacial lakes.