Editorial photo #12736272 Social Issue

Gen-Z's Anti-corruption Protest In Nepal Enters Second Day After 19 Killed In Single Day

Smoke billows from buildings in Kathmandu, Nepal, as they are set ablaze on the second day of the protest against corruption, which turns violent with police using lethal force on September 9, 2025. At least 19 protesters are killed in a single day when security forces open fire on Gen-Z protesters across various districts of Nepal on September 8, 2025. The police use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition against protesters. The police fire while taking cover inside the parliament as protesters swarm into the building and set the entrance on fire. Demonstrations continue across Kathmandu and other major cities, with Gen Z protesters rallying against social media restrictions and government corruption. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12736272
Date taken: 9 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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