A year after the Gen Z uprising, Nepal has a 35-year-old prime minister and the same state. A glacier collapse has killed at least 1,385 people and tested
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Key Facts
—The anniversary: One year ago this week, Gen Z protests burned part of Singha Durbar and forced out a prime minister. Seventy-six people were killed.
—The mandate: Balen Shah, a 35-year-old former rapper, was sworn in on 27 March 2026 with 182 of 275 seats.
—The test: A glacier collapsed on 26 August. The flood has killed at least 1,385 people across Nepal and Tibet, with more than 5,400 still missing.
This article is authored by Brabim Karki, author and columnist, Nepal.
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