It was popular on g1: How Generation Z’s fury against Nepal’s ‘nepo babies’ helped to overthrow the country’s government

Nepal on fire: who are the protesters and what is the origin of the protests in the country At the beginning of September, Nepal experienced a devastating revolt by Generation Z, motivated by the contrast between the ostentation of the elite and the poverty of the population. The youth protest toppled the country’s government and was seen elsewhere, from Madagascar to Morocco, from Paraguay to Peru. Throughout December, g1 revisits the craziest – and real – stories published in 2025. Watch the video above, read the text below and explore other reports on the map at the end of this page. The original article was published in September. GIF Reteospective – It boomed on g1: how Generation Z’s fury against Nepal’s ‘nepo babies’ helped to overthrow the country’s government G1 art editorial ▶️ Context: The wave of protests that plunged the country into chaos generated historic images in the capital, Kathmandu. During the demonstrations, government buildings and ministers’ homes were set on fire. In brutal scenes, government officials were dragged by the crowd and attacked. The demonstrations were heavily organized by young people from Generation Z. This is the popular name given to people born between 1995 and 2009, aged between 16 and 30. 💸 Social inequality is one of the main points of discontent among young Nepalis who have led thousands of people to the streets. According to the World Bank, the richest 10% earn more than three times the income of the poorest 40% in the country. Videos and photos showing the privileged lifestyle of the children of the elite were shared on networks such as TikTok with the hashtag #nepokids – a term used online to define heirs of privilege. The posts, which showed children and grandchildren of Nepali politicians on luxurious vacations and wearing stylish clothes, suggested that the young people exposed profited from their family connections and condemned them as “hypocrites” in a country where one in five lives in poverty. Some of the images shared on social media of children of Nepalese authorities showing off their privileges TikTok / Reproduction 😡 Young Nepalese were already becoming frustrated with these instabilities. Millions were forced to leave the country to work elsewhere in Asia and even the Middle East, sending money home to their families who remained in Nepal. The government blocked social media alleging the spread of fake news and lack of cooperation between big tech and the courts. The move, however, was seen by activists as an attempt to silence the growing online anti-corruption movement. The blocking of networks caused thousands of families to lose contact with young people who are working abroad. Faced with this scenario, young people turned to other networks that were still available in the country, such as Viber and TikTok. It was on these platforms that the protests were mobilized. “Every citizen of Nepal was fed up with the corrupt government of Nepal. Anger against the government had been building up for many months, but the call for this protest was very spontaneous,” digital influencer Sandip, 31, told Reuters news agency. 💥 Even after the prime minister’s resignation, the escalation of violence continued in Nepal. The country was now commanded by an interim cabinet, which revoked the veto on social media and tried to contain the crisis left by the protests. The country entered a tense transition phase, with a military presence on the streets and weakened institutions. Political instability persists, while Generation Z continues to push for renewal, combating corruption and investigating abuses committed during repression. Young people take a selfie with Nepal’s government palace burning in the background, on September 9, 2025 AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

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