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'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent

From the Andes to the Himalayas a new wave of protests is unfolding, mostly leaderless Gen Z protesters born between 1996 and 2010 rallied in San Martin plaza, Lima, Peru on Saturday against President Dina Boluarte's policies.
Sparked by routine utility cuts, local protests rapidly broadened into calls for presidents and ministers to step down amid corruption, inequality and nepotism.
Harnessing TikTok, Instagram and X, protesters exposed elites, announced rallies, used VPNs to evade Nepal's social media ban, and hoisted a One Piece black flag in multiple countries.
Protests forced ministerial reshuffles in Indonesia and led to Peru's leadership being replaced last week, while Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina was ousted after a military mutiny.
Leaderless groups like Morocco's Gen Z 212 demand better services and spending, while Social Change Lab notes digital links unite global citizens but in-person organizing remains key; Sri Lanka 2022 and Bangladesh 2024 shaped tactics.

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The World's Young Are Filling The Streets As 'Gen Z' Protesters

The most widely recognised movement to be dubbed as a "Gen Z" protest was a deadly uprising in Nepal that culminated with the resignation of the prime minister in September.

7 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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Indian Express

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‘Gen Z’ protesters lead global wave of generational discontent

This week, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina was forced out of power and out of the country after a military mutiny, the culmination of weeks of demonstrations led by young protesters referring to themselves as “Gen Z Madagascar.”

8 hours ago·India

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'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent

A new wave of protests is unfolding worldwide, driven by young people expressing discontent with their governments.

11 hours ago·United States

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Generation Z Is Changing Africa. Why Is This the Mirror of Global Processes?

The Z generation is 30 per cent of the world's population and the largest generational group, and its protests took place in Nepal, the Philippines, Indonesia and Serbia.

1 hour ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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