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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 26

New Nordic Asia Podcast episode:

I spoke with Dr. Jeevan Baniya (Social Science Baha) about the grievances that brought young Nepalis into the streets and the role of 'Gen Z' in shaping present and future politics in Nepal.

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Gen Z Uprising: Youth, Protest and Political Change in Nepal - New Books Network

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

A final meeting between Gen Z reps, the Army Chief, and the President is pending. Balen, Kathmandu’s mayor and another favourite for interim leadership, instead signals support for Karki - seen as strategically positioning himself for future elections.

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Karki, Shah and Sampang proposed as PM by different youth groups

Based on the slogans chanted by various groups of youth gathered outside the Army Headquarters Wednesday evening, it is clear they have not agreed on a single name.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

From hiding, K.P. Oli releases a statement from Shivapuri, echoing rumours of a “deep conspiracy” behind the uprising.

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Oli, Dahal, Nepal and ministers kept at Shivapuri

A high-ranking army source stated that former PM Oli, Deputy PM and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh, DPM and Minister of Finance Bishnu Paudel, Dahal, Nepal, and all other ministers h...

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

In true Gen Z fashion, 3,000+ youth join a Discord discussion on how to approach the Army meeting. Possible interim leaders are debated, with ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki emerging as a frontrunner. Grassroots voting on leadership candidates is set for the next 24h.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

Less than 24h after PM Oli resigned, the search for new leadership begins. The Army Chief invites protest reps to HQ for talks. The Gen Z movement is united by calls for democracy, accountability, and transparency - but has no single agenda or accepted leadership. Pressure builds to decide quickly.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

Online, debates explode over infiltration and looting. Conspiracy theories about political groups fanning the violence spread, while TikToks from inside ransacked homes and burning offices go viral.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

As casualties sink in, Gen Z youth are seen cleaning streets and public spaces, trying to restore order after yesterday’s rampage.

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Footage shows damage wreaked by protests in Nepal as residents begin clean-up – video

Residents in Kathmandu mobilised on 10 September for a cleanup operation after days of anti-corruption protests that led to the resignation of the prime minister

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

So far, at least 30 people have died, including several policemen. Over 1,000 are injured, many critically. Among them is ex-PM J. Khanal’s wife, Chitrakar, who suffered severe burns in an arson attack.

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Condition of Jhala Nath Khanal's wife Chitrakar improving

She was injured with burn wounds after protestors set fire to the Khanal residence in Dallu. Jhala Nath was not at home when the protestors set the house on fire, but his wife, Ravi Laxmi, was.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 10

DAY 3 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
After two days of protests and turmoil, people in Kathmandu and other cities woke up to the army taking control. Movement restricted by day; a new curfew announced until Thursday morning. Photo: Navesh Chitrakar

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Himal Southasian @himalmag.bsky.social · Sep 10

"The last days’ events in #Nepal, with their speed and scale, almost defy sense. But there are patterns from the past that will make themselves felt as Nepalis turn to the question of what next," writes Himal EIC @romangtm.bsky.social

Nepal’s horrific reckoning with its failed political class

Nepalis don’t often pay attention to the politics of their Southasian neighbours beyond India. But when Sri Lankans rose up in 2022 to boot out the Rajapaksa re

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Army Chief Gen. Ashok Raj Sigdel urged calm, announced the army would take control of streets from 10 PM local time. Later footage shows people being stopped and interrogated by soldiers.

Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Online calls circulate warning not to let the power vacuum fall into the hands of opportunists such as Lamichhane, royalists, or other interest groups.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Footage shows politician Rabi Lamichhane, jailed in a corruption scandal, being released. Several hundred inmates walked out with belongings. Similar scenes reported at a women’s jail.

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Protestors get RSP President Rabi Lamichhane out of Nakhkhu Jail

According to Head of Nakhkhu Jail Satyaraj Joshi, the protestors had been throwing stones. "We released him for the safety of other prisoners," Joshi stated.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Online, many-esp. Gen Z protestors-distance themselves from the arson/looting. They blame groups with vested interests and shared calls to stop the rampage.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Through the evening, Kantipur Media’s HQ (Nepal’s largest media group) was set on fire, along with hotels, a school linked to politicians, and branches of a major supermarket chain.

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Nepal's Kantipur TV headquarters set on fire - The Economic Times

Kathmandu saw violent protests. Demonstrators torched Kantipur TV, a major media outlet. This happened amid Gen Z-led anti-corruption rallies. Prime Minister Oli resigned amidst the unrest. The protes...

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

As protesters seize the Singha Durbar complex, Nepal’s main administrative center, more and more people online call for an end to the destruction of public property.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Sher Bahadur Deuba (former PM, Nepal Congress leader) and Foreign Minister Arzu Deuba (his wife) were reportedly beaten by protesters after being escorted from their residence. Bishnu Prasad Paudel (Finance Minister) chased down a street.

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Nepal in chaos: Videos show finance minister Paudel being chased, kicked, and assaulted on streets; Ex-PM Deuba hurt amid Gen Z protests | Watch - The Times of India

South Asia News: Nepal plunged deeper into political crisis on Tuesday as finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was publicly chased and assaulted by protesters amid na.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Video footage shows politicians’ families being airlifted to Army barracks in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu.

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Army evacuates ministers from Bhaisepati amid rising protests

Ministers moved to safety as demonstrations intensify across the country.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Nepali Congress Central Office in Sanepa vandalized, torched

The central office of the Nepali Congress in Sanepa was vandalized on Tuesday afternoon.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Maoist Center party office set on fire (Pictures)

The party office of the CPN (Maoist Center) has also been set on fire.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Parliament building, major party offices, police posts, and other govt. offices have also been set on fire.

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BIG BREAKING: Nepal Parliament Set On Fire By Gen Z Rioters, Dramatic Visuals Emerge

YouTube video by Republic World

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

PM Oli resigns at around 2.30 PM local time. Emerging reports suggest Oli may be trying to leave the country by air. Conflicting info on destination: Hong Kong, Dubai, or China.

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KP Sharma Oli steps down as Prime Minister

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his post, on Tuesday afternoon, according to his secretariat.

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Also targeted:
• Pushpa K. Dahal “Prachanda” (Opposition Leader)
• Prithvi S. Gurung (Info & Comm. Minister)
• Deepak Khadka (Energy Minister)
• Gagan Thapa (NC General Secretary)
• Surendra Pandey (CPN-UML Vice Chair)

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Houses/residences targeted so far:
• PM K.P. Oli (Kathmandu & Damak)
• Sher B. Deuba (Nepali Congress President)
• Ramesh Lekhak (ex-Home Minister)
• President Ram Ch. Paudel

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Hanna Geschewski @hannageschewski.bsky.social · Sep 9

DAY 2 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
Protesters defied curfew around Kathmandu Ring Road. Residences of key political leaders have been entered and set on fire.

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