Wed Sep 17 07:12:55 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for the 72 people, including 3 policemen, who died during Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9. The protests, triggered by the deaths of at least 19 people in police action on September 8, led to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and widespread damage in Kathmandu. While government offices and educational institutions were closed, life in Kathmandu has started to return to normal as people prepare for upcoming festivals. The government has begun assessing the damage and police are collecting details of vehicles burnt during the protests.

**News Article:**

**Nepal Observes National Mourning Day After Deadly Gen Z Protests**

**Kathmandu, Nepal – September 17, 2025** – Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Wednesday to honor the 72 lives lost during violent protests earlier this month. The demonstrations, largely led by the Gen Z generation, erupted on September 8 and 9 following the deaths of at least 19 people in police action.

The protests, which included the torching of government buildings, businesses, and political leaders’ homes, ultimately led to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on September 9. Among the 72 fatalities were three police officers.

“In memory of those who died during the protests organized by the Gen Z generation on September 8 and 9, the Government of Nepal has decided to observe a national day of mourning on Wednesday, September 17,” a Home Ministry statement said.

All government offices, educational institutions, and Nepali embassies abroad were closed, with the national flag flown at half-mast. Prime Minister Sushila Karki had previously announced that those killed during the protests would be declared “martyrs.”

Despite the solemn occasion, life in Kathmandu is gradually returning to normal. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic resumed on Wednesday, and residents are preparing for the upcoming Vijaya Dashami and Deepawali festivals.

The Nepalese government has initiated efforts to rebuild and recover from the unrest. Ministries are assessing the widespread damage, and police are documenting the destruction of vehicles, including at least 121 four-wheelers and 158 two-wheelers set ablaze during the protests.

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