Nepal Protest Live Updates: At least 19 protesters were killed after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.
Thousands of Gen-Z protestors took to the streets, protesting against corruption and the government's ban on 26 social media apps, including Facebook, YouTube and X (formerly Twitter).
Visuals of the protests showed thousands of people pushing through barbed wire, forcing riot police to retreat as they surrounded the Parliament building. Waving national flags, the crowd chanted, "Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption not social media." Monday's rally was called the protest of Gen Z, generally referring to people born between 1995 and 2010.
The army has been deployed in the Nepali capital following the imposition of a curfew in the area.
Sources said the government is deliberating lifting the ban and that the home minister is likely to resign.
The move to ban the 26 apps, effective September 4, by the authorities came as the government sent a bill for a debate in Parliament that wants to ensure that social platforms are "properly managed, responsible and accountable." The bill has been widely criticised as a tool for censorship and punishing government opponents who voice their protests online.
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"Sixteen people have sadly died," Shekhar Khanal, spokesman for the Kathmandu valley police, told AFP. "About 100 are under treatment, including police."
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Gen-Z protestors vandalise the Parliament gate as the protest against the ban on social media apps turned violent in Kathmandu.
#WATCH | Nepal | Protestors vandalise the Parliament gate as the protest turned violent in Kathmandu, as people staged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites, leading to clashes between police and protesters pic.twitter.com/dkh9Mg7BGc
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2025
Nepal Gen-Z Protest Live Updates
Police responded with water cannons, teargas, and rubber bullets after demonstrators threw tree branches and water bottles and shouted anti-government slogans. Some protesters even managed to enter the Parliament compound, intensifying the situation, according to a report by The Kathmandu Post.
Nepal Gen-Z Protest Live Updates: The Social Media Ban
On Thursday, Nepal banned social media sites, including Facebook and Instagram, after they did not register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. A notice said social media giants were given a week to register with the government, starting August 28. But none -- Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), Alphabet (YouTube), X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and LinkedIn - had submitted applications by the deadline.
The government's directions followed a Supreme Court order last year. The social media giants had been asked to establish a point of contact and name a resident grievance handling officer and compliance officer.
TikTok, Viber, Witk, Nimbuzz, and Popo Live are registered with the government and continue to be in use in Nepal. Applications from Telegram and Global Diary are being examined, it is learnt.
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Ikshama Tumrok, 20, said she was protesting against the "authoritarian attitude" of the government.
"We want to see change. Others have endured this, but it has to end with our generation," she told AFP.
Since the ban, videos contrasting the struggles of ordinary Nepalis with the children of politicians flaunting luxury goods and expensive vacations have gone viral on TikTok, which is still operating.
"There have been movements abroad against corruption and they (the government) are afraid that might happen here as well," said protester Bhumika Bharati.
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The Gen-Z group of Nepal appealed to the protestors to step back and "exit safely". A social media post from the Gen-Z group read, “There are too many vested group rattling the mass. Please leave safely as soon as possible. We successfully won the day already. Let's go home today safely."
Why Nepal Is Blocking Social Media Platforms Like Facebook, X And YouTube
Nepal's government said Thursday it is blocking most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube because the companies failed to comply with regulations that required them to register with the government.
Nepal's Minister for Communication and Information Prithvi Subba Gurung said about two dozen social network platforms that are widely used in Nepal were repeatedly given notices to come forward and register their companies officially in the country. The platforms would be blocked immediately, he said.
TikTok, Viber and three other social media platforms would be allowed to operate in Nepal because they have registered with the government.
Nepal government have been asking the companies to appoint a liaison office or point in the country. It has brought a bill in parliament that aims to ensure that social platforms are properly managed, responsible and accountable.
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In Nepal, several social media sites, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been inaccessible since Friday after the government blocked 26 unregistered platforms, leaving users angry and confused. Popular platforms such as Instagram have millions of users in Nepal who rely on them for entertainment, news, and business. The move has sparked public outrage, and on Monday, thousands of young Nepalis marched in Kathmandu demanding that the government lift its ban on social media platforms and end the culture of corruption pervading the country.
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