Nepal Reverses Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests

Nepal Reverses Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests

Nepal Reverses Social Media Ban as Protests Turn Deadly Nepal reverses social media ban as protests turn deadly, marking one of the most dramatic political U-turns in recent years. The move came after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead and over 100 injured, as students and young citizens took to the streets to demand their online freedoms. Image Credits:Sunil Pradhan/Anadolu / Getty Images Why Nepal Imposed the Ban The ban began after an August 25 directive requiring global platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to register locally and appoint a Nepal-based contact within seven days. When most companies failed to comply, the government responded by blocking 26 major platforms. This sparked immediate backlash, particularly from Gen Z, who rely on these platforms for communication, activism, and expression. The U-Turn After Mass Protests On Monday evening, Nepal’s Communications and Information Technology Minister, Prithvi Subba Gurung, announced the ban had been revoked.…