Nepal
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’s Gen Z historic protests resigns Prime Minister Sharma Oli
Kathmandu, Nepal– In a dramatic turn of events, Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli has resigned, a day after deadly protests over alleged government corruption and social media censorship claimed 19 lives. The protests, led by Gen Z demonstrators, saw widespread unrest across the country, with protesters defying a curfew and clashing with security […]
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 […]
At least 19 dead after protests against social media ban in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal– At least 16 people have lost their lives in Nepal‘s capital, Kathmandu, as violent protests broke out against the government’s decision to ban dozens of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X. The ban, imposed due to non-compliance with new regulations, has sparked widespread outrage and chaos across the country, affecting […]