08.09.2025 17:57
Following the ban on social media in Nepal, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the government. In the clashes that took place in the capital, Kathmandu, 13 people lost their lives, and curfews were declared.
In Nepal, 13 people lost their lives during a large-scale protest carried out by tens of thousands of people following the ban on social media, while a curfew was declared in the Kathmandu region.
STREETS IN NEPAL ERUPTED
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Nepal after the blocking of social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and YouTube. Thousands gathered in the capital, Kathmandu, responding to the call of "Generation Z" protesters and surrounded the parliament building. Clashes broke out between the police and protesters who did not back down despite police warnings.
13 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES
Protesters faced a harsh police intervention and demanded the lifting of the social media ban. Chanting slogans like "Enough already" and "End corruption," the protesters shouted anti-government slogans. The police used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Thirteen people lost their lives in the clashes.
CURFEW DECLARED
Nepal's Minister of Communications, Prithvi Subba, stated that the police had to use tear gas, batons, and plastic bullets.
The Nepalese government argues that regulations are needed to combat issues such as "fake news," "hate speech," and "online fraud" on social media platforms. Following the events, local authorities in Kathmandu declared a curfew.
SOCIAL MEDIA BANNED
Last week, it was decided to block 26 social media platforms for failing to comply with the registration deadline set by the Nepalese Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Since Friday, users have faced difficulties accessing the platforms, and two platforms that registered with the ministry after the ban were reactivated. The Nepalese government claims it has not banned social media but is trying to make it compliant with the country's laws.