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Annapurna Media Network, Nepal’s largest media house, has paid tribute to those who lost their lives during Monday’s protest and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. Here is the full text of the appeal issued by AMN.

Appeal

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 19 lives and the injury of dozens of people during the protests organized by Gen-Z on Monday. Annapurna Media Network offers heartfelt tributes to those who lost their lives and extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We also wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured during the protest.

Contrary to expectations that the protest would remain peaceful, nonviolent, and constructive, it unfortunately turned violent due to the infiltration of various disruptive elements.

We respect Gen-Z as a generation full of innovation, fresh thinking, and immense aspiration. Your agendas—such as transparency, accountability, and reform—are highly commendable. Your demands should become a national resolution, and the government must address them.

Regarding the demand related to the social media ban, we believe it stems from a misunderstanding. It is a basic responsibility for both national and international businesses to register and pay taxes according to government regulations. Such practices are standard across the globe. For instance, in neighboring countries, platforms like Google and Facebook pay taxes of up to 18 percent to the government.

Dear Gen-Z brothers and sisters,

Your energy, awareness, and vision are the foundation of Nepal’s future. This power and potential must be channeled toward nation-building. Let us work together to make Nepal a peaceful and prosperous country.

Annapurna Media Network
Kathmandu

The Lalitpur District Administration Office (DAO) has issued a prohibitory order to restrict mass meetings, gathering, and protests in certain areas effective from 6 pm today.

The DAO issued a notice stating that various groups and factions have been demonstrating with their various demands in Kathmandu valley, and during these events, violent activities and riots may occur by affecting public peace and security, hence the prohibition order is issued on mass meetings, gatherings, and protests in various places.

The prohibition order will be effective in the area around the UN House in Pulchowk and the Justice Residence within a 200-meter  (to the east towards Iranmode on the main road, west towards the National Library, north towards the Internal Revenue Office, and south towards the National Human Rights Commission, within the boundaries of the National Cooperative Development Board), the area of the new minister's residence in Bhainsepati (establishing boundaries to the east from Bhainsepati to Bungmati road, west towards CG Housing, north towards the Bhainsepati housing entrance, and south towards the slope leading to Itani).

Similarly, the area of the central office of the Nepali Congress party in Sanepa (from Sanepa Chowk to Indrayani Temple) area is prohibited for any activities until further notice.

"Effective from 6 pm today, until further notice, any kind of gatherings, rallies, meetings, sit-ins, etc. other than the movement of the general public and vehicles is prohibited; those who violate this order will face action as per existing laws,” the issued notice states.

The United National has urged Nepal to ensure citizens democratic rights.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Hanaa Singer-Hamdy said so taking social media X.

“I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint and caution ensuring that citizens can safely and peacefully exercise their democratic rights,” she said.

“Deeply saddened by reports of loss of life and injuries during today's demonstrations in Nepal. Heartfelt condolences to the families affected,” she wrote on X.

At least 19 Gen Z protesters died in clashes with security personnel across the country today.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned from his post on Monday.

Home Minister Lekhak submitted his resignation after meeting Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Baluwatar.

Home Minister Lekhak's Secretariat confirmed that he submitted his resignation while the Cabinet meeting was underway.

Earlier, Minister Lekhak said that he would resign on moral grounds.

“I should resign on moral grounds following the incident that took place today. I have also told the Nepali Congress meeting that I will resign from the post,” he said.

President Sher Bahadur Deuba had also directed Home Minister Lekhak to resign and pave the way during the party’s office bearers meeting.

At least 19 Gen Z protesters died in clashes with security personnel across the country today.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that he will resign on moral grounds.

“I should resign on moral grounds following the incident that took place today. I have also told the Nepali Congress meeting that I will resign from the post,” he said.

Earlier in the Congress office bearers meeting, President Sher Bahadur Deuba had directed Home Minister Lekhak to resign and pave the way.

A Cabinet meeting is underway at Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s residence in Baluwatar.

At least 19 Gen Z protesters died in clashes with security personnel across the country today.

A meeting of the Nepali Congress office bearers piled pressure on Home Minister Ramesh Lekha to resign and pave the way.

The leaders participating in the meeting held at President Sher Bahadur Deuba's residence in Budhanilkantha mounted pressure on Home Minister Lekh to resign.

According to a leader who attended the meeting, President Deuba has also directed Home Minister Lekhak to resign from his post.

“The participating leaders, including the President, have urged the Home Minister to resign and clear the way. Most probably, he will resign after the meeting,” the leader said.

The District Administration Office, Sunsari has clamped curfew in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City until another notice.

In accordance with the Clause 6(A) of the Local Administration Act, 2028, the curfew was imposed, informed Chief District Officer of Sunsari, Dharmendra Kumar Mishra.

The District Administration Office has clarified that the curfew was clamped in the areas from the Itahari-based Nepal Army barrack to Paruhang Chowk in the north, from Milan Chowk to Jute Development in the east, the office of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority, up to the bus park area through the Transport Management Office, Saathi Petrol Pump and Pushpalal Chowk in the south, and from Kalanki Mode to Janatabasti in the west.

Any kind of gatherings, rallies, meetings, demonstrations, and protests are prohibited in the areas. Earlier, a clash was engulfed between the Gen Z generation, who staged protests with slogans against corruption in the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, and the police.

The district administration office has stated that the curfew was enforced in some sensitive areas after the Gen Z protests that started at 11 am with slogans against corruption turning violent.

At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured in Nepal after demonstrations against a government social media ban led to clashes between protesters and security forces, BBC reported.

Thousands heeded a call by demonstrators describing themselves as Generation Z to gather near the parliament building in Kathmandu over the decision to ban platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube.

Nepal's Minister for Communication Prithvi Subba told the BBC police had to use force - which included water cannons, batons and firing rubber bullets.

The government has said social media platforms need to be regulated to tackle fake news, hate speech and online fraud, according to BBC.