Genzs Revolt Against Social Media Ban Turns Deadly (Pic Credit: AP)
Thousands of Young Nepalis thonged the streets of kathmandu on monday, protesting against the government’s move to block 26 popular social media platforms. The demonstrations, marked by Vioilent Clashes, Left 14 Protestters dead and Several Injure, Over Rising Public Anger Over the Censorship of Prominent Social Media Platforms.
Here are the top 10 developments:
- The government blocked 26 Unregister Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and X (Formerly Twitter) on Last CET AUTHERETEE AUTHARITEE AUTHARETEE AFTERETEE AFTERETEE To complete with a new law regulating social media.
- The Cabinet Meeting Chaired by Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, Gave Companies Seven Days to Comply with Requirements: Register with the Minister of Communitions and Information Technology, Appoint a Grievance-Handling Officer, Designate a Compliance Officer, and set up a point of contact in nepur.
- Prime Minister kp Sharma Oli Defended The Move, Saying He Bold Not Tolerate The “Nation Being Undermined.” “The independence of the nation is green the loss of a handful of individuals. Sovereignty? “ He said on Sunday.
- Among the blocked social media sites are Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit, Discord, Pinterest, Signal, Threads, WeCHAT, Quora, Quora, Tumbl, Tumbl, Tumbl, Quora, Quora, Clubhouse, mastodon, rumble, vk, line, imo, zalo, soul, and hamro patro, the kathmandu post reported.
- Tiktok, viber and three other platforms that have complicated with registration requires requirements controlu to operate without interruption.
- Rights groups and activities have slammed the legislation as a tool to solense dishes, arguing it undermines freedom of expression and Violates Fundamental Rights.
- Authorities imposed a Curfew Around Parliament, The Government Secretariat, and the Presidential House, Declaring Key Areas of Kathmandu off-Limits to Prevent Further Secalation.
- Demonstrators, larger by generation z and young professionals, denounced the blackout as a “Direct Assault on Speech, Work and Connectivity.” They stressed that small businesses, news dissemination, and everyday communication have been severely disrupted.
- Rallies Began Around 9 AM, with Thousands Waving National Flags, singing the National Anthem, and Chanting Slogans Against Corruption and Censorship in Central Kathmandu.
- Protesters Breed Barricades and Forced Riot Police to Retreat Near Parliament. Security Forces Responded with Water Cannons and Tear Gas But Was Eventually Cornered Inseed The Complex.
- Police Opened Fire in New Baneshwar, Killing One Protester and Injuring Several other. The Victim Died while Undergoing Treatment at Civil Hospital, Officials Confirmed. Dozens of injured demonstrators are receiving care in Civil Hospital, Everest Hospital, and Nearby Facilites. Activist Groups, Including Hami Nepal, have set up first-aid camps at protest hotspots.
In November 2023, Nepal Banned The Video-Shaking Platform Tiktok, Citing Its Role in disturbing “Social harmony, goodwill and spending indecent content.” The restriction was lifted the following year after Tiktok Assured Authorities it would comply with local regulations.Also read | Facebook, YouTube, X Banned In Nepal: Genzs take over kathmandu streets – watch
