Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly Youth Protests
The Nepal government has officially lifted its controversial ban on major social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, following violent nationwide protests that left 19 people dead and hundreds injured. The protests, driven primarily by Generation Z activists, erupted after authorities blocked access to 26 digital platforms over regulatory non-compliance.
After a late-night emergency Cabinet meeting, Minister for Communication, Information and Broadcasting Prithvi Subba Gurung announced that the government had revoked the ban. He stated that,
Gurung also urged the Gen Z protest groups to withdraw their protest campaigns, assuring them of the government’s commitment to reviewing digital regulation frameworks in consultation with stakeholders.
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