Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested in connection with last year’s deadly Gen Z protests, just a day after Balendra Shah took oath as the new Prime Minister. Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into custody as part of the investigation. A judicial commission recommended prosecution for negligence, linking the leaders to the violent crackdown that left at least 76 people dead and more than 2,500 injured. Authorities say the arrests mark the beginning of a justice process, while supporters of Oli have called the move political revenge.
28 March,2026 03:13 PM IST
At least one person was killed and dozens of police officers injured as violent protests erupted across Peru against newly sworn-in President Jose Jeri. Demonstrators, led by Gen Z groups and civil activists, clashed with police outside Congress demanding action on corruption and crime. The government plans to declare a state of emergency in Lima, while President Jeri has promised an investigation into the deadly shooting
17 October,2025 06:29 PM IST
Youth-led protests in Morocco demanding better education and healthcare escalated into violent clashes with security forces for the fourth consecutive day. Masked protesters in cities including Ait Amira, Inzegane, Tiznit, Oujda, and Rabat set fire to banks and cars, hurled stones, and attempted to storm public spaces. Dozens of arrests were made, with authorities promising dialogue while human rights groups condemned the crackdown.
01 October,2025 11:55 AM IST
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved his government after youth-led protests over water and power cuts left at least 22 people dead and more than 100 injured. Inspired by Gen Z uprisings in Kenya and Nepal, the demonstrations have become the most serious challenge to his rule since his re-election in 2023.
30 September,2025 09:17 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
