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For Nepal’s Protesters, Wealthy ‘Nepo Kids’ Are a Source of Outrage

Videos and photos purporting to show the privileged lifestyles of children of the elite have fueled anger among young people.

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A demonstrator shouting slogans during a protest outside the parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday. There is a widespread sense in Nepal that the affluence of the country’s political class has come at the expense of the wider population.
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The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know

A recent ban on social media brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with grievances that have built up over years.

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A protester with a police shield during unrest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday.
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