12 h. ago Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room

“The Parliament of Nepal right now is Discord,” a user said of the platform popular with video gamers, where tens of thousands are debating the nation’s future.

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15 h. ago Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Citizens Nominate New Leader in Chat Room

After days of violent protest led to the government’s collapse, thousands of citizens gather virtually to debate their nation’s future.

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61 h. ago Violent Gen Z protests spiral with at least 19 killed in Nepal; video shows parliament building ablaze

Generation Z protesters in Nepal torch parliament and clash with security forces after a social media ban, prompting military warnings of intervention.

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63 h. ago For Nepal’s Protesters, Wealthy ‘Nepo Kids’ Are a Source of Outrage

Videos and photos purporting to show the privileged lifestyles of children of the elite have fueled anger among young people.

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68 h. ago Protests Against Nepal’s Social Media Ban Show Resistance to a Global Censorship Trend

Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to reverse course.

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3 d. ago Nepal’s prime minister resigns after deadly protests over social media ban

Nepal’s prime minister resigns after deadly protests over social media ban  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know

It was a recent ban on social media that brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with grievances that have built up over years.

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3 d. ago At least 19 killed, hundreds injured in protests after Nepal social media ban

At least 19 killed, hundreds injured in protests after Nepal social media ban  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago Nepal lifts social media ban following protests where police killed 19 people

Nepal's government lifted its ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after police killed opened fire on mass street protests against the ban, killing 19 people.

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3 d. ago Nepal's prime minister resigns following violent protests against social media ban

Nepal's prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.

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3 d. ago Nepal's prime minister resigns after protests against corruption and social media ban

Nepal's prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.

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3 d. ago Social Media Goes Back Online in Nepal After 19 Are Killed in Protests

The government reversed its ban on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, which helped to spark demonstrations by young people who were also angry about corruption.

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3 d. ago Nepal Protests Against Social Media Ban Leave 19 Dead, 150 Injured

Police reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, after protests against a government ban on most social media platforms swelled to enormous size on Monday. The official casualty count included 19 dead and 150 injured as of Monday afternoon. The post Nepal Protests Against Social Media Ban Leave 19 Dead, 150 Injured appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago 19 Are Killed in Nepal Protests Over Corruption and Social Media Ban

Demonstrators stormed the Parliament complex days after the government banned most social media platforms. Hundreds of people were injured, local news media reported.

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4 d. ago At Least 12 Are Killed in Nepal in Protests Over Social Media Ban

Demonstrators stormed the Parliament complex days after the government banned most social media platforms. At least 200 people were injured, local news media reported.

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5 d. ago Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube

Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad.

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7 d. ago Nepal blocks Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X over rule breach, amid censorship concerns

Nepal has moved to block 26 social media platforms for failing to comply with its registration requirements.

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