US EditionCurfew in Kathmandu as Gen Z Protests Over Nepal’s Social Media Ban Leave 14 Dead
The ban on 26 platforms sparked protests where 19 died and over 100 were injured, leading to curfews and government resignations amid accusations of censorship and corruption.
- Protests in Nepal against the government's social media ban have resulted in 19 deaths and over 100 injuries, with many youth calling it the 'Gen Z revolution' to combat government corruption.
- Authorities imposed a curfew in Kathmandu's New Baneshwor following unrest as protesters breached restricted zones and attempted to enter parliament.
- The Nepalese government reinstated social media access after lifting the ban due to ongoing public demonstrations against corruption and authoritarianism.
- Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli expressed sadness over the violence and promised relief for the families of the deceased.
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“Generation Z” protests in Nepal • At least 19 dead
The demonstrations erupted after the Government banned access to 26 social networks that were not registered with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Why Gen Z in Nepal is dying over a state social media ban
Protests over political corruption and an ongoing effort to regulate social media have plunged Nepal into a state of civic unrest. Led predominantly by younger organizers and activists, demonstrations emerged as Nepal's government banned (and then returned) access to popular platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube for failing to register their products under a new national law. At least 19 people were killed and dozens more injured amid pr…
After violent riots, Nepal's government withdraws the ban on social networks. Almost twenty demonstrators were shot.
Nepal's PM quits amid deadly Gen Z protests
Nepal's prime minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned as anti-corruption protests escalated in the country's capital Kathmandu. The protesters stormed and set fire to the parliament building and several other government structures.
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