US EditionRights groups urge Nepal to reverse Telegram ban
- Rights groups urged Nepal to reverse its ban on the Telegram messaging app, stating it poses a serious threat to freedom of expression and digital privacy.
- The ban is labeled as a serious human rights violation that allows the government to restrict platforms without transparency.
- Journalists, human rights defenders, and small businesses have been severely impacted by the sudden ban, which disrupts essential communication.
- Telegram stated it had 'always responded to Nepal's legal requests' and actively moderates harmful content.
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Nepal under fire for Telegram ban as rights groups warn of ‘serious human rights violation’
KATHMANDU, Julky 31 — Rights groups on today urged Nepal to reverse a ban on the Telegram messaging app, calling the move a serious threat to freedom of expression and digital privacy.The Himalayan nation blocked access to the app on July 18, citing a rise in online fraud and money laundering.“The government’s ban is a serious human rights violation and a discriminatory decision,” said Taranath Dahal of Freedom Forum, a media freedom watchdog. “…
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