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From the Andes to the Himalayas, youth-led, largely leaderless protests are rattling governments, with Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina forced from power after a military mutiny capped weeks of "Gen Z Madagascar" demonstrations. Unrest in Nepal, the Philippines, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru and Morocco channels anger over inequality, corruption, economic strain and perceived overreach, sometimes met with brutal crackdowns. A skull-and-straw-hat pirate flag from One Piece has become a shared emblem. Mobilization surges on TikTok, Instagram, X and Discord despite Nepal’s ban, as movements trade tactics and inspiration across borders.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.