Nepal protests over social media ban leave 19 dead
Published date: Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:36:14 +0700Protests against a government social media ban in Nepal have left at least 19 people dead.
The government's decision last week to block access to at least 26 platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and X, sparked widespread anger among users - many of them young people, or Gen Zs.
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Kathmandu, Nepal |
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08/09/2025 |
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Partner Agency |
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