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Highlights
  • The killings pushed Nepal into a political crisis as leaders resigned, while thousands of Gen-Z protesters demand dissolution of parliament and new elections.
  • Protesters blame government actions for civilian fatalities, arguing that live ammunition and heavy police response escalated the crisis.
  • The social media ban was lifted after 19 deaths, but street protests continued, signaling deep anger beyond online restrictions.

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14 killed as police open fire on Gen Z protest in Baneshwar

https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/09/08/14-killed-as-police-open-fire-on-gen-z-protest-in-baneshwarKathmandupost.com
14 killed as police open fire on Gen Z protest in Baneshwar

Nepal: 19 dead in Gen Z protests at corruption and social media ban

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78nd2zy9jgoBbc.com
Nepal: 19 dead in Gen Z protests at corruption and social media ban

Nepal Gen Z protests amid social media ban, clashes kill 19: All to know

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/8/six-killed-in-nepal-amid-gen-z-protests-after-social-media-ban-all-to-knowAljazeera.com
Nepal Gen Z protests amid social media ban, clashes kill 19: All to know

At least 19 dead in Nepal protests over social media ban

https://news.sky.com/story/at-least-19-dead-in-nepal-protests-over-social-media-ban-13427038News.sky.com
At least 19 dead in Nepal protests over social media ban

Nepal police open fire on crowd protesting social media ban, killing at least 17 people

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/nepal-police-open-fire-on-crowd-protesting-social-media-ban-killing-at-least-17-peoplePbs.org
Nepal police open fire on crowd protesting social media ban, killing at least 17 people

At least 14 reportedly killed as Nepal’s Gen-Z protests social media ban

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/nepal-protests-curfew-social-media-ban-gen-z-latest-news-b2822192.htmlIndependent.co.uk
At least 14 reportedly killed as Nepal’s Gen-Z protests social media ban

Eight Gen Z protesters dead in Kathmandu amid escalating demonstrations

https://thehimalayantimes.com/ampArticle/1034260Thehimalayantimes.com
Eight Gen Z protesters dead in Kathmandu amid escalating demonstrations

Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17

https://apnews.com/article/nepal-protest-social-media-ban-1ac9efd7d2f28783cc9f2be60edfa1daApnews.com
Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17

Nepal police fire on people protesting against social media restrictions, reportedly killing at least 14

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-nepal-open-fire-protesters-outside-parliament-killing-least-14/Cbsnews.com
Nepal police fire on people protesting against social media restrictions, reportedly killing at least 14

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigns after violent Gen Z protests

https://www.india.com/news/world/nepal-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-resigns-after-violent-gen-z-protests-facebook-instagram-twitter-snapchat-8063704/India.com
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigns after violent Gen Z protests

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 17 | CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/08/asia/nepal-social-media-ban-protesters-killed-intlCnn.com
Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 17 | CNN

Nepal rolls back social media ban after deadly protests rock capital

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/09/nepal-protests-social-media-ban-lifted-gen-z-kathmanduTheguardian.com
Nepal rolls back social media ban after deadly protests rock capital

'Friend shot in head': Nepal protesters say police started violence during stir against social media ban

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/friend-shot-in-head-nepal-protesters-say-police-started-violence-during-stir-against-social-media-ban-101757331457211.htmlHindustantimes.com
'Friend shot in head': Nepal protesters say police started violence during stir against social media ban

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 17 amid social media ban

https://nypost.com/2025/09/08/world-news/police-in-nepal-open-fire-on-protesters-outside-parliament-killing-11/Nypost.com
Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 17 amid social media ban

Several killed in social media ban protest in Nepal

https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/08/nepal-police-shoot-and-kill-some-17-people-protesting-a-social-media-banEuronews.com
Several killed in social media ban protest in Nepal

Nepal protests: 16 dead in Gen Z riots over social media ban

https://www.thetimes.com/world/asia/article/nepal-protests-news-gen-z-social-media-tvn65rg6bThetimes.com
Nepal protests: 16 dead in Gen Z riots over social media ban

Nepal’s Gen Z Leads Mass Protests Against Social Media Ban in Kathmandu

https://variety.com/2025/politics/news/nepal-gen-z-mass-protests-social-media-ban-1236511575/Variety.com
Nepal’s Gen Z Leads Mass Protests Against Social Media Ban in Kathmandu

At least 19 killed after police open fire on 'Gen Z protest' in Nepal

https://metro.co.uk/2025/09/08/least-19-killed-police-open-fire-gen-z-protest-nepal-24108597/Metro.co.uk
At least 19 killed after police open fire on 'Gen Z protest' in Nepal

Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after deadly social media ban protests

https://www.deccanherald.com/world/nepal-home-minister-ramesh-lekhak-resigns-after-19-die-in-gen-z-protest-over-social-media-ban-3717785Deccanherald.com
Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after deadly social media ban protests

Nepal police kill protesters in social media ban unrest – DW – 09/08/2025

https://www.dw.com/en/nepal-police-kill-protesters-in-social-media-ban-unrest/a-73920672Dw.com
Nepal police kill protesters in social media ban unrest – DW – 09/08/2025

At least a dozen people were reportedly killed during protests of Nepal’s social media ban.

https://www.theverge.com/news/773733/nepal-social-media-ban-protestsTheverge.com
At least a dozen people were reportedly killed during protests of Nepal’s social media ban.

Social media ban: After violent protests, Nepal restores Facebook, X; minister cites emergency cabinet decision - The Times of India

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/after-violent-protests-nepal-government-lifts-ban-on-social-media/articleshow/123772593.cmsTimesofindia.indiatimes.com
Social media ban: After violent protests, Nepal restores Facebook, X; minister cites emergency cabinet decision - The Times of India

Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/police-open-fire-protests-nepals-social-media-policy-killing-least-17-rcna229982Nbcnews.com
Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17

What to Know About Nepal’s Deadly ‘Gen Z’ Protests

https://time.com/7315492/nepal-gen-z-protests-social-media-nepo-kids-corruption-explainer/Time.com
What to Know About Nepal’s Deadly ‘Gen Z’ Protests

Social media ban sparks torching of politicians' homes by furious Nepalese

https://www.newsweek.com/nepal-social-media-ban-protests-fire-homes-2126792Newsweek.com
Social media ban sparks torching of politicians' homes by furious Nepalese

Nepal's PM quits a day after protests over social media ban

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15080077/Nepals-PM-quits-day-protests-social-media-ban-left-19-people-dead.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Nepal's PM quits a day after protests over social media ban

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