NHRC Report Identifies Leaders in Gen Z Protest Violence, Names Former Officials
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal has published a report identifying key figures involved in the violent Gen Z protests of September 2025. The NHRC's investigation, led by Commissioner Dr. Lily Thapa, concluded that former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and former Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung committed human rights violations during the protests. The report also indicates that Sudan Gurung of Hami Nepal took leadership of the crowd, escalating the protest into a violent clash with security forces.
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NHRC Recommends Probe into Leaders and Influencers for Inciting Protest Violence
Nepal's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended investigations into political leaders, social media influencers, and organizations accused of instigating violence during protests on September 8 and 9 last year. The NHRC's report suggests examining public statements and social media activities to determine if they provoked demonstrators and contributed to disruptions of public order. The commission has also recommended action against former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and former Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung for alleged human rights violations.
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