Nepal has been gripped by massive youth-led demonstrations, dubbed the 'Gen Z protests,' after the government banned 26 social media platforms on September 4, 2025. The move, criticised as an attack on free expression, came after online campaigns highlighted corruption and nepotism among political leaders and their families.
The images from Kathmandu capture the intensity of the Gen Z protests, streets filled with thousands of young demonstrators holding placards, chanting against corruption, and waving symbolic flags.
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Agitators during anti-government protests, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Demonstrators demanded the resignation of Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and vandalised residences of several political leaders as student-led protests continued in the country for the second day.
Students raise slogans during a protest over alleged corruption and Nepal governments decision.
Security heightened amid protests in Nepal, at Panitanki, Indo-Nepal border in Darjeeling district.
Protesters try to enter the Nepali Congress Party office in Balkhu area of the city during a protest, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Security personnel with shields stand guard during a protest by youth against the Nepal government's decision to ban social media sites, in Kathmandu.
A student crosses a barricade during a protest over alleged corruption and Nepal governments decision to ban social media sites.
Students walk amid tear gas during a protest over alleged corruption and Nepal governments decision to ban social media sites.
Youngsters hold a protest over alleged corruption and Nepal governments decision to ban social media sites.
Agitators during a protest over alleged corruption and Nepal governments decision to ban social media sites, in Kathmandu. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday in the face of massive anti-government protests with the demonstrators attacking private residences of several top politicians, including President Ramchandra Paudel, and vandalising the parliament.