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world1 month ago•3 min saved

Rapper-turned-politician drives Nepal toward historic election landslide

A Nepalese party led by former rapper Balendra Shah, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is on track for a landslide in Nepal’s first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership, winning 117 of 165 directly elected seats and leading in the proportional representation portion with about 51% of seats. The rise has unseated long-dominant Nepali Congress and UML, setting up potential for a single-party government but posing governance challenges due to limited resources and institutional support. Officials have urged restraint on celebrations out of respect for those killed during last year’s protests.

via AP News|

#balendra-shah #elections #nepal

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Freedom University: South Korea's Youth Rallying Point for Right-Wing Ideals

A right-wing youth group called Freedom University in South Korea is rallying disenchanted young people by opposing the current government and idolizing former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has become a symbol of rebellion despite his impeachment. The movement draws inspiration from the American right's Maga movement, spreading nationalist and anti-Chinese sentiments, amid economic dissatisfaction and political polarization among Korean youth.

via BBC|

#freedom-university #right-wing-movement #south-korea

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Moroccan Youth Protest for Fourth Night Over Social Issues

BBC Verify reports on ongoing youth protests across Morocco following police gunfire that resulted in two deaths, along with fact-checking claims about UK immigration removals, and coverage of a synagogue attack in Manchester and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

via BBC|

#bbc-verify #morocco-protests #police-gunfire

politics6 months ago•5 min saved

Nepal's New Prime Minister Sushila Karki Calls for Calm Amid Election Preparations

Nepal appointed Sushila Karki, the country's first female chief justice, as interim prime minister following youth protests against corruption, with her leadership aimed at overseeing a transitional government until elections in 2026 amidst ongoing political unrest.

via Al Jazeera|

#corruption #interim-prime-minister #nepal

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Nepal's Political Turmoil Sparks Social Media and Youth Engagement

Nepal's attempt to ban social media led to violent protests and the ousting of the prime minister. In the wake of political chaos, Nepalis are using Discord, a gaming platform, to debate and select a new interim leader, highlighting the role of social media in modern political movements. The platform has grown rapidly and become central to Nepal's political discourse, though it faces challenges like disorder and infiltration.

via The New York Times|

#discord #nepal #political-crisis

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Nepal Protests Over Social Media Ban Leave At Least 19 Dead

At least 19 people were killed and many injured during violent protests in Nepal against a social media ban and corruption, with police firing live rounds at protesters, mainly young people, who were demanding the unblocking of social media platforms and protesting government corruption. The protests, driven by frustration over political instability and economic prospects, escalated into clashes with authorities, prompting international calls for accountability.

via Al Jazeera|

#government-corruption #nepal-protests #police-violence