Hanna Geschewski
@hannageschewski.bsky.social
PhD researcher in Human Geography @cmi.no / University of Bergen. Displacement, migration and socio-environmental changes in the (rural) Himalayas and South Asia. cmi.no/staff/hanna-geschewski
New Nordic Asia Podcast episode:
I spoke with Dr. Jeevan Baniya (Social Science Baha) about the grievances that brought young Nepalis into the streets and the role of 'Gen Z' in shaping present and future politics in Nepal.
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I spoke with Dr. Jeevan Baniya (Social Science Baha) about the grievances that brought young Nepalis into the streets and the role of 'Gen Z' in shaping present and future politics in Nepal.
@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social @cmi.no
newbooksnetwork.com/gen-z-uprisi...
Gen Z Uprising: Youth, Protest and Political Change in Nepal - New Books Network
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September 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
New Nordic Asia Podcast episode:
I spoke with Dr. Jeevan Baniya (Social Science Baha) about the grievances that brought young Nepalis into the streets and the role of 'Gen Z' in shaping present and future politics in Nepal.
@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social @cmi.no
newbooksnetwork.com/gen-z-uprisi...
I spoke with Dr. Jeevan Baniya (Social Science Baha) about the grievances that brought young Nepalis into the streets and the role of 'Gen Z' in shaping present and future politics in Nepal.
@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social @cmi.no
newbooksnetwork.com/gen-z-uprisi...
DAY 3 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
After two days of protests and turmoil, people in Kathmandu and other cities woke up to the army taking control. Movement restricted by day; a new curfew announced until Thursday morning. Photo: Navesh Chitrakar
After two days of protests and turmoil, people in Kathmandu and other cities woke up to the army taking control. Movement restricted by day; a new curfew announced until Thursday morning. Photo: Navesh Chitrakar
September 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
DAY 3 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
After two days of protests and turmoil, people in Kathmandu and other cities woke up to the army taking control. Movement restricted by day; a new curfew announced until Thursday morning. Photo: Navesh Chitrakar
After two days of protests and turmoil, people in Kathmandu and other cities woke up to the army taking control. Movement restricted by day; a new curfew announced until Thursday morning. Photo: Navesh Chitrakar
Reposted by Hanna Geschewski
"The last days’ events in #Nepal, with their speed and scale, almost defy sense. But there are patterns from the past that will make themselves felt as Nepalis turn to the question of what next," writes Himal EIC @romangtm.bsky.social
Nepal’s horrific reckoning with its failed political class
Nepalis don’t often pay attention to the politics of their Southasian neighbours beyond India. But when Sri Lankans rose up in 2022 to boot out the Rajapaksa re
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September 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"The last days’ events in #Nepal, with their speed and scale, almost defy sense. But there are patterns from the past that will make themselves felt as Nepalis turn to the question of what next," writes Himal EIC @romangtm.bsky.social
DAY 2 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
Protesters defied curfew around Kathmandu Ring Road. Residences of key political leaders have been entered and set on fire.
Protesters defied curfew around Kathmandu Ring Road. Residences of key political leaders have been entered and set on fire.
September 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
DAY 2 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
Protesters defied curfew around Kathmandu Ring Road. Residences of key political leaders have been entered and set on fire.
Protesters defied curfew around Kathmandu Ring Road. Residences of key political leaders have been entered and set on fire.
DAY 1 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
At least 19 killed (17 in Kathmandu, 2 in Itahari) and 350+ injured after police opened fire on “Gen Z”-led rallies across major cities. Most victims are reported to be under 30.
kathmandupost.com/national/202...
At least 19 killed (17 in Kathmandu, 2 in Itahari) and 350+ injured after police opened fire on “Gen Z”-led rallies across major cities. Most victims are reported to be under 30.
kathmandupost.com/national/202...
Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising explained
This isn’t just about social media—it’s about trust, corruption, and a generation that refuses to stay silent.
kathmandupost.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
DAY 1 - Anti-corruption uprising in Nepal
At least 19 killed (17 in Kathmandu, 2 in Itahari) and 350+ injured after police opened fire on “Gen Z”-led rallies across major cities. Most victims are reported to be under 30.
kathmandupost.com/national/202...
At least 19 killed (17 in Kathmandu, 2 in Itahari) and 350+ injured after police opened fire on “Gen Z”-led rallies across major cities. Most victims are reported to be under 30.
kathmandupost.com/national/202...
Death toll is still being updated. While int. media frame protest as response to recent social media ban, this was only a catalyst. Youth protesters’ demands go far beyond that: tackling corruption, nepotism, and calling for tax transparency and good governance.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
At least 16 people killed during protests against Nepal’s social media ban
Free speech demonstrations came after government said Facebook and others failed to follow new regulations
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Death toll is still being updated. While int. media frame protest as response to recent social media ban, this was only a catalyst. Youth protesters’ demands go far beyond that: tackling corruption, nepotism, and calling for tax transparency and good governance.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
A sharp take on for the renowned Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival #KIMFF showing six Chinese propaganda films under a segment titled Xizang Panorama - Xizang being China’s (and soon Nepal's?) term for occupied Tibet. Also ironic: the use of Tibetan prayer flags in the festival banner.
Some thoughts on a mountain film festival in Nepal using Xizang instead of Tibet:
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On KIMFF and Tibet becoming Xizang in Nepal
During Nepal PM Oli's last China visit, Nepal began to use the term 'Xizang' as China now insists on calling Tibet. I remember going on record to say while the joint statement and government bodies ma...
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May 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A sharp take on for the renowned Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival #KIMFF showing six Chinese propaganda films under a segment titled Xizang Panorama - Xizang being China’s (and soon Nepal's?) term for occupied Tibet. Also ironic: the use of Tibetan prayer flags in the festival banner.
Reposted by Hanna Geschewski
Norway’s plans to mine seabed minerals in Arctic waters will resume soon, with a licensing round tentatively set for 2026.
Experts warn that considerable knowledge gaps must be addressed before mining can commence.
* This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network.
Experts warn that considerable knowledge gaps must be addressed before mining can commence.
* This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network.
With deep-sea mining plans in limbo, Norwegian companies fold or dig in
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. BERGEN, Norway — It’s been nearly five months since the Norwegian government…
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April 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Norway’s plans to mine seabed minerals in Arctic waters will resume soon, with a licensing round tentatively set for 2026.
Experts warn that considerable knowledge gaps must be addressed before mining can commence.
* This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network.
Experts warn that considerable knowledge gaps must be addressed before mining can commence.
* This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network.
I was glad to join the @iias.bsky.social podcast to discuss our recently published 📖 book, "Contested Airport Land: Social-Spatial Transformation and Environmental Injustice in Asia and Africa", including my chapter on the temporalities of waiting at Nepal’s Nijgadh International Airport.
Airport Development in the Global South with Irit Ittner, Sneha Sharma, Hanna Geschewski, and Rose Bridger | IIAS
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November 15, 2024 at 1:08 PM
I was glad to join the @iias.bsky.social podcast to discuss our recently published 📖 book, "Contested Airport Land: Social-Spatial Transformation and Environmental Injustice in Asia and Africa", including my chapter on the temporalities of waiting at Nepal’s Nijgadh International Airport.