Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests

Published: 9/9/2025
Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests
Nepal lifts social media ban following protests that left 19 people dead. The ban sparked clashes between protesters and police, with young activists demanding the government lift restrictions on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, and address corruption. Thousands rallied in Kathmandu against alleged government authoritarianism, hurling stones at Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's residence. The decision to lift the ban came after an emergency cabinet meeting aimed at addressing the demands of Gen Z protesters.