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How Gen Z-led protests put Nepal's 1st female prime minister in power

People light candles beside the words reading "Long live martyrs" during a silent tribute observing a national day of mourning in honor of those killed in clashes during recent protests, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday.

Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which was triggered and shaped by social media.

(Image credit: Arun Sankar)

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