violent protests last week left at least 72 people dead and destroyed government buildings and politicians’ homes. Sushila Karki, the country’s first woman prime minister, told top officials gathered at her temporary office that each family of slain protesters will receive monetary compensation of 1 million rupees (about USD 11,330), and assured that those injured would be taken care of, state TV reported. “We all need to get together to rebuild the country,” Karki said, pledging to work to get the South Asian nation back on track. The massive demonstrations – called the protest of Gen Z – began on September 8 over a short-lived social media ban. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets, particularly young people angry about widespread corruption and poverty, while the children of political leaders, known as “nepo kids”, seemed to enjoy luxurious lifestyles. The protests soon turned violent, with protesters attacking the parliament building and police opening fire, and led to the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, who fled his official residence. (Jamaica Gleaner)