Around 14 March 2025 (week of), ANNISU-R protested by padlocking the Public Youth Campus in Kathmandu city (Kathmandu district). The protesters were expressing dissatisfaction with the Independent Student Union election process.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Student Protests in Kathmandu, Nepal

1) Summary During the week of March 14, 2025, ANNISU-R (student organization) conducted peaceful protests in Kathmandu, Nepal, expressing dissatisfaction with the independent student union election process by locking down the Public Youth Campus. No violent incidents have occurred to date, representing a low-intensity social tension situation.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Kathmandu education district accessibility: Potential temporary impact on traffic flow in the area due to campus lockdown
• Nepal domestic economy: If student protests spread, minor disruptions expected in retail and service operations in Kathmandu commercial districts
• International logistics: No direct impact on Tribhuvan International Airport or major border crossing points at current levels
• Regional workforce: Limited widespread labor disruptions beyond temporary work suspension of educational institution-related personnel

3) Watch points

• Protest expansion: Need to track whether solidarity protests spread to other educational institutions or student organizations
• Government response: Degree of Nepal government intervention in student union elections and potential for additional social tensions