Gen Z protests
Nepal’s Gen Z protests spark political crisis as innocent souls killed
Nepal, Asia – The tranquil streets of Kathmandu turned violent on Monday as thousands of young people, part of the Gen-Z movement, protested against the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms. The demonstrations, which began peacefully, escalated into clashes with law enforcement officers, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 protesters and […]
Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protests
Nepal‘s government has lifted a ban on 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, after mass protests turned deadly. The ban was imposed to tackle misinformation, fraud, and hate speech, but it sparked widespread outrage among young people, who felt their freedom of expression was being curtailed. According to Prithvi Subba […]