KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government lifted a ban on social media platforms Tuesday, just one day after violent street protests resulted in at least 19 deaths. The ban affected major platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube, which were blocked due to regulatory issues. The protests were triggered by government plans to enforce a bill aimed at regulating social media, which demonstrators criticized as a tool for censorship. The rally drew tens of thousands of protesters to the capital Kathmandu, leading to clashes with police, who opened fire on demonstrators. The Home Minister resigned as tensions escalated, highlighting a significant youth-led movement opposing government repression in Nepal.
Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests
Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests
Following violent protests in Kathmandu that resulted in multiple casualties, Nepal's government has lifted a ban on major social media platforms including Facebook, X, and YouTube, which were blocked over regulatory issues.
After violent protests that left at least 19 dead, the Nepalese government lifted a ban on key social media platforms just a day later. The protests erupted against a proposed law aimed at regulating social media, with demonstrators advocating for freedom of expression and condemning government repression. The Home Minister resigned amid the unrest, and the protests have been labeled as a significant movement driven by younger generations voicing their discontent.
