Another Gen Z revolt: Youth-led anti-corruption protests in Morocco turn deadly; 3 killed so far | World News

Youth-led anti-corruption protests in Morocco (Pic credit: PTI) Moroccan protests driven by teenagers and internet-savvy youth has turned deadly as authorities on Thursday raised the death toll to 3 as violent youth-led demonstrations over corruption and public spending continue to rock the country. Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch praised the response of security forces and […]

Madagascar president fires government after Gen Z protests

Demonstrators hold up placards reading “water and electricity are basic human rights” (Image credits: AP) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations says left at least 22 people dead. “I have decided to terminate the functions of the Prime Minister and the government,” Rajoelina […]

Morocco: Police detain dozens in Gen Z protests

Security forces disperse and arrest protesters (Image credits: AP) Police detained dozens of people on Monday in Morocco, according to a local rights group and news agencies, as they sought to quash a third day of protests calling for education and health reforms.A heavy security presence was seen in cities such as the capital Rabat […]

Spent 9 days under army security: Deposed Nepal PM Oli moves to private house; fled during violent protests

Deposed PM KP Sharma Oli (PTI file photo) Days after massive unrest upended Nepal’s political situation, deposed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has shifted from army protection to a private residence. According to news agency PTI, citing Nepal army sources, Oli spent nine days under army security before moving out.Oli had flown to an army […]

Nepal interim govt: Sushila Karki takes oath as PM; first woman in top post

Sushila Karki takes oath as Nepal PM NEW DELHI: Sushila Karki on Friday took the oath as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister and is set to lead the government, days after the neighbouring nation witnessed massive violent protests against the KP Sharma Oli dispensation.Nepal’s president Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office of secrecy to Karki […]

Gen Z protests aftermath: Multistorey hotel in Nepal charred – watch

Shocking visuals have surfaced showing a multistorey hotel engulfed in flames and reduced to a charred shell after being set on fire during Tuesday’s deadly Gen Z protests.The five-star Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu appeared blackened and charred, with burnt windows, smoke stains, and structural damage visible. Mob had set fire to government property, including Parliament, […]