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Nepali Youth Protest for Probe into September Uprising

3/23/2026

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On March 22, 2026, Nepali youth protested in Kathmandu, demanding probe findings into the September 2025 uprising that killed 77 people.
The protests began over a social media ban and highlighted corruption and hardship.
Interim leader Sushila Karki formed a commission to investigate the violence, questioning 200 individuals, including former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
Balendra Shah is expected to become prime minister after his recent electoral victory.

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On March 22, 2026, Nepali youth protested in Kathmandu, demanding probe findings into the September 2025 uprising that killed 77 people.
The protests began over a social media ban and highlighted corruption and hardship.
Interim leader Sushila Karki formed a commission to investigate the violence, questioning 200 individuals, including former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
Balendra Shah is expected to become prime minister after his recent electoral victory.