Why Nepal's Social Media Ban Sparked Outrage And What Else Is Fueling the Protests
Nineteen people died and more than 300 were injured after thousands of young Nepalese citizens hit the streets to protest the KP Sharma Oli government's move to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X. The protests, which started in the capital Kathmandu, spread to other areas of the Himalayan country. Curfew was imposed in several areas, including Baneshwor, Singhadurbar, Narayanhiti, and sensitive government areas.
