(Lebanon, NH — September 9, 2025) — Global Rescue, the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation, and travel risk management services, is actively supporting member travelers caught up in violent protests sweeping across Nepal. The company has activated crisis protocols to provide security advisory, emergency planning and guidance to shelter in place and wait for the airport to open as widespread civil unrest linked to the “Gen Z” movement intensifies in Kathmandu and beyond.

The unrest has already resulted in dozens of fatalities, hundreds of injuries, and extensive property damage. On September 8, clashes between protesters and security forces left at least 19 people dead. The following day, protesters set fire to Nepal’s parliament building, police stations, and private residences of politicians. Hotels and airports were also targeted, forcing evacuations and halting commercial flights.

“The speed and intensity of this unrest present significant risks to anyone in Nepal,” said Harding Bush, former Navy SEAL and associate director of Security Operations at Global Rescue. “We are advising all clients in-country to shelter in place, minimize movement, and be prepared for a rapid departure should conditions worsen.”

The Nepali government has responded by imposing strict curfews in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur, restricting movement and assembly. Commercial flights have been grounded at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), with disruptions extending to Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) and Pokhara International Airport (PKR).

“Our top priority is the safety of our traveling members,” said Bush. “We are monitoring developments in real time and providing intelligence alerts, crisis response planning and support for secure departures when conditions allow. We are also advising travelers to defer any planned trips to Nepal until the situation stabilizes.”

Global Rescue continues to provide member assistance including secure shelter-in-place strategies, embassy registration, contingency planning, and logistical support for emergency movement.

NOTE: Due to the fluidity of the crisis and security considerations, Global Rescue cannot disclose operational details or member identities.

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Global Rescue is the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation, and travel risk management services to enterprises, governments, and individuals. Founded in 2004, Global Rescue has exclusive relationships with the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Division of Special Operations and Elite Medical Group. Global Rescue has supported clients through every major global crisis in the past two decades. For more information, visit www.globalrescue.com.