Nepal’s government has cancelled Ban social media apps After at least 19 people were killed during the protest yesterday, including Facebook and X, guardian Report. “We have withdrawn the social media closure. They are working now,” his aide told the news. Reuters.
Last week, the government announced that it would block 26 social media platforms due to non-compliance with the new laws requiring them to register nationwide. The action has led to criticism from groups such as the Nepal Federation of News and Journalists and Digital Rights Nepal, which is known as the sudden closure of “control”.
Then on Monday, thousands of Nepalese youth began the “Gen Z” protests nationwide. Despite being triggered by social media bans, they are driven by corruption among the elite nationwide and the lack of economic opportunities for young people. An unbanned website, tiktok, Show video Compared to the struggle of ordinary people, politicians show off luxury goods and expensive holiday children. A 24-year-old student told guardian.
During the demonstrations, protesters tried to enter the Kathmandu parliament building and repelled with water cannons, batons and rubber bullets. But Amnesty International said it also used live ammunition, and police confirmed 19 people died in the protests and hundreds were injured.
Unrest continues despite the ban being lifted, with reports saying protesters opened fire on some politicians and ministers Rescued According to local media reports, military helicopters. “We are still standing here for the future…We want this country to be corruption-free so that everyone can easily access education, hospitals, medical care [facilities] …For a bright future,” Reuters.
