Tuesday, 9 September, 2025
Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly "Gen Z" Anti-Corruption Protests
Nepal’s government has lifted its ban on 26 social media platforms—including Facebook and Instagram—following nationwide “Gen Z” protests against corruption, which turned deadly after police fired on demonstrators, killing 19 and injuring over 100. The ban had targeted unregistered platforms, citing misinformation concerns. In response to the unrest, authorities announced relief measures for victims, an official investigation.
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