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Meet the ‘brain rot’ generation that toppled the government in Nepal

They are called the ‘brain rot’ generation—addicted to memes, short videos, and endless scrolling. Political elites dismiss them as apathetic, glued to their phones while the country’s problems piled up. But last week in Nepal, this so-called brain rot became a force that toppled the government.

Newslaundry

Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s new 73-year-old interim prime minister?

Karki became Nepal’s interim PM after days of deadly ‘Gen Z’ protests.

Al Jazeera

Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Is South Asia fertile for Gen Z revolutions?

The contexts and triggers were different, but analysts say there’s a common thread tying South Asia’s youth revolts.

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From Colombo to Kathmandu, the furious youth movements toppling entrenched elites

Talk of revolution in the coffee shops of Nepal increased after protest movements across south Asia

The Guardian - UK

Top analyst who once feared 'the end of capitalism' rips French and British boomers for sabotaging Gen Z futures

"Inter-generational tension is not just because boomers have got rich from QE driving asset prices higher, especially housing," Albert Edwards wrote on LinkedIn.

Fortune

Nepal Protest Update: Who Are the New Ministers Appointed After Deadly Clashes and Parliament's Dissolution?

Nepal's new Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed three ministers days after deadly Gen Z protests forced parliament's dissolution. Here's what we know about the new Cabinet faces.

International Business Times UK

‘More egalitarian’: How Nepal’s Gen Z used gaming app Discord to pick PM

It was a first for an electoral democracy. Backers say it’s more transparent than what politicians do. But it has risks.

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Nepal appoints its first ever female prime minister after deadly protests

The 73-year-old former chief justice Sushila Karki is being supported by young people to lead the interim government

The Independent UK

Nepal appoints its first female PM after historic week of deadly protests

Former chief justice Sushila Karki, who was nominated by gen Z representatives, to lead interim government

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Nepal Ministers Dangle from Helicopter Rope to Flee Gen Z Protesters in Shocking Viral Video

Youth rage rocks Kathmandu as Nepal ministers cling to army helicopter ropes amid Gen Z protests over corruption, social media ban. Oli flees and army eyes interim leader.

International Business Times UK

Nepal army says in talks with protesters to decide on interim leader

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is seen as a frontrunner, but no consensus has been reached among protest groups.

Al Jazeera

Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world?

China, India and Pakistan will all be watching the events in Nepal closely, say experts.

Al Jazeera

After Protests Oust PM, Nepal Stares Into Political Void

Shaken by deadly protests that ousted its veteran prime minister and set parliament ablaze, Nepal faces the pressing question of who will step into the political void.

International Business Times

Nepal’s social media ban sparks deadly protests, but deeper grievances fuel the fire

Nepal’s prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, resigned on September 9 as his country reeled from some of its worst unrest in decades. A government ban on 26 social media apps, including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and X, triggered widespread protests. The police responded violently, 19 people were killed and hundreds more…

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Euronews

Nepal's army imposes curfew day after Gen-Z protesters set government buildings on fire

Protests first started last week after the government ordered the shutdown of 26 popular social media platforms it said had not complied with local registration regulations.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is our revolution. It’s our turn now’: Nepal’s ‘gen Z protesters’ speak out against corruption

Young Nepalis led a mass protest in Kathmandu on Monday and have paid for it with bullet wounds or their lives

Evening Standard

What is happening in Nepal with Gen Z?

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned in the furore - but what is going on?

Al Jazeera

Military shuts down streets in bid to quell Nepal unrest

Nepali army orders people in Kathmandu to stay home amid mass unrest gripping capital.

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The Independent UK

Nepal protesters have torched parliament and toppled the government. So what happens now?

ANALYSIS: Nepal’s political class has been effectively wiped out in an extraordinary 24 hours of unrest. With no obvious leaders among the student movement that swept Kathmandu, there are few candidates remaining to take the country forward. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism

Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister

The Independent UK

Nepalese PM steps down after 19 die in fiery clashes

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Al Jazeera

‘Topple this government’: Nepal’s Gen Z protesters demand mass resignations

Nepal’s PM resigned on Tuesday as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.

The Independent UK

Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli resigns over deadly anti-corruption protests

Oli issues statement saying he is stepping down after deaths of 19 protesters

International Business Times

Major Social Media Sites Back Online In Nepal After Deadly Protests

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding that the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.

The Independent UK

Nepal scraps social media ban ‘to address demands of Gen-Z’ after 19 killed in deadly protests

Social media websites working in Nepal after Gen Z protests over frustration with government

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