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International · 2026-09-13
Nepal observes Gen Z protest anniversary amid flood recovery and climate compensation demandsNepal commemorated the first anniversary of Gen Z protests that forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from office, though families of those who died criticised the incumbent prime minister's absence from ceremonies. As the nation dealt with the aftermath of catastrophic floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst in Rasuwa district that killed over 1,100 people, parliament urged the government to accelerate relief efforts and secure international climate compensation for climate-related losses.
International · 2026-10-10
New Delhi locked down ahead of Gen Z protest over electoral reformsIndian authorities imposed a comprehensive security lockdown on New Delhi on 10 October to prevent a large demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party, a youth-led movement. Thousands of people were detained, including the party's founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, according to reports from major news outlets.
International · 2026-09-08
Nepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z uprising as families criticise prime minister's absenceNepal observed its first Gen Z Martyrs' Day on Tuesday, marking one year since youth-led protests against corruption and a social media ban toppled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and brought former chief justice Sushila Karki to power. Families of those killed criticised the current prime minister's absence from the commemorations, expressing concerns that the government's commitment to anti-corruption reform had diminished. The former premier urged continued efforts toward accountable governance and transformation.
International · 2026-10-17
Indian activist Abhijeet Dipke released after detention at Election Commission protestAbhijeet Dipke, a 31-year-old founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was released on a peace bond on 17 October after police detained him while travelling to a protest in New Delhi. His youth-led movement accuses the Election Commission of India of manipulating voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party, allegations that both the commission and government have denied.
International · 2026-10-11
Authorities detain thousands and arrest Cockroach Janta Party leaders before Delhi rallyIndian police detained thousands of people and arrested three leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party on 10 October to prevent a planned demonstration in New Delhi calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The leaders were released on 11 October on condition they avoid breaching the peace for one year. The detention came ahead of significant state elections and a contested nationwide voter-roll revision.