Nepal Gen Z protests: Army enforces nationwide curfew; soldiers guard parliament after 2 days of unrest

Gen Z rebellion in Nepal (PTI picture)

The Nepal military on Wednesday imposed a nationwide curfew following huge Gen Z-led protests that turned violent, resulting in vandalism of key authorities buildings and assaults on prime political leaders.Armed soldiers guarded Nepal’s parliament as Kathmandu streets lay abandoned underneath an indefinite curfew.In its assertion, the Army mentioned, “Curfew currently imposed will continue throughout the country until 5 pm (1700 hrs) on Bhadra 25, 2082, and thereafter, the curfew order will continue until 6 am (0600 hrs) on Bhadra 26 (September 11) tomorrow.”The assertion added, (*2*)According to the Himalayan Times, important autos, together with ambulances, hearses, hearth brigades, and people utilized by well being staff and safety personnel, can be allowed to function throughout the curfew. The Nepalese military requested all residents to coordinate with close by safety personnel for facilitation if needed.It additionally appealed to retired soldiers, civil servants, journalists, and most of the people to not fall for misinformation and to rely solely on official notices. Emphasising unity, the military known as on all Nepalis to assist defend nationwide integrity, preserve social concord, and help safety forces in safeguarding residents and finishing up humanitarian help.