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Nepal searches for a new leader as army takes control
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned after Gen Z protests against a ban on 26 major social media platforms led to at least 19 deaths and over 400 injuries, officials said.
- On September 8, 2025, thousands of mainly Gen Z protesters under 28 gathered in Kathmandu to oppose a government ban on 26 social media platforms.
- The government enforced the ban after global platforms like Facebook, X, and LinkedIn failed to meet a registration deadline set to regulate online content.
- The youth-led movement, organized by NGO Hami Nepal using Instagram and Discord, focused on demanding accountability over corruption and entrenched elitism.
- At least 19 protesters died and over 400 were injured during police crackdowns, while VPN sign-ups surged 6,000 percent, signaling defiance amid digital restrictions.
- Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on September 9 following the unrest, creating a political vacuum with uncertain implications for Nepal’s institutions and stability.
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From Discord to Bitchat, tech at the heart of Nepal protests
From sparking protests that toppled the prime minister to giving young people a platform to discuss their country's political future, social media was key to Nepal's extraordinary uprising this week.
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