What happened in last year’s protests?published at 01:16 GMT
In September 2025, thousands of Nepalis heeded a call by demonstrators describing themselves as Generation Z to gather near the parliament building in the capital Kathmandu.
The trigger was a government ban on 26 social media platforms, but people who took to the streets expressed anger over bigger issues.
Many felt the country’s succession of governments had failed to deliver on promises to address Nepal’s longstanding economic problems. Others accused officials and members of the country’s social elite of corruption and nepotism.
Within less than 48 hours, the Gen Z-led, digitally-driven anti-corruption protests had brought down the government. But their victory came at a heavy price.
With 77 people killed, the protests were the deadliest unrest in the Himalayan country in decades. Official buildings, residences of political leaders and luxury hotels such as the Hilton, which opened in July 2024, were torched, vandalised and looted.
In the aftermath, the protesters gave their approval to a new interim prime minister and demanded new elections.
Now, six months later, they are getting their wish.
