Nepal raises a social media ban after 19 people were killed during the protests

The Nepal government raised it Block social media applications Including Facebook and X after at least 19 people were killed yesterday during the protests, Guardian I mentioned. “We have withdrawn the closure of social media,” said Communications Minister Prisevi Soba Jurong. In a new development, Nepal’s Prime Minister Nepal resigned due to the turmoil. Reuters.

Last week, the government announced that it was banning 26 social media platforms due to lack of compliance with a new law asking them to register in the country. This measure has been criticized by groups such as the Nepalese Journalists Union and digital rights, which described the sudden closure as “control”.

Then on Monday, thousands of Nepalese youth began “Gen Z” protests throughout the country. While the ban on social media due to the ban on social media, it may be fueled by corruption between the elites in the nation and the lack of economic opportunities for young people. One site not blocked, tiktok, Videos showed It includes children of politicians boasting of luxury commodities and prominent vacations, contrary to the conflicts of ordinary people. A 24 -year -old student told Guardian.

During the demonstrations, the demonstrators tried to enter the Katmandu Parliament building and were repelled by the police using the water cannon, batons and rubber bullets. However, Amnesty International said that live ammunition had also been used and the police confirmed that 19 people had been in protests and wounded hundreds.

The disturbances continued despite the lifting of the ban, with reports that the demonstrators set fire to the homes of some politicians and ministers It is saved By military helicopters, according to local media. “We are still standing here for our future … Reuters.