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

Smoke billows from the Federal Parliament building of Nepal as protestors set it ablaze in Nepal on September 9, 2025, during the second day of protests against corruption, which turns violent with police using lethal force. At least 19 protestors are killed in a single day when security forces open fire on Gen-Z protestors 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 the protestors 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 via Getty Images)