Police actions against Gen Z activists raise concerns over shrinking space for dissent

Detentions of activists supporting flood-affected squatters and critics of the government have sparked criticism from rights advocates, while police say they acted only against those obstructing law enforcement.

Police on Saturday detained Gen Z activists Majid Ansari, Sarisma Thapa and Nelson Ghatani after they reached a holding centre in Kirtipur to express solidarity with squatters affected by flooding.