At least 13 dead after protests against Nepal social media ban

[Sanjeev]

Demonstrations against a government social media ban in Nepal have resulted in violence between protesters and police forces, leaving at least 13 people killed and several injured. Protesters identifying as members of Generation Z called for thousands of people to come together in front of the parliament building in Kathmandu in protest of the decision of banning websites like Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Prithvi Subba, Nepal's Minister of Communication, told the BBC that police had to employ force, including rubber bullets, batons, and water cannons. In order to fight hate speech, internet fraud, and fake news, the government has stated that social media sites must be regulated.

 

[Starmix]

That's the result if participate in a protest if make some violent acts and bad mouthing a government, The citizens will be helpless, They better put their demands into writing There will be impact in doing that way rather than protesting.

 

[kit_hung]

Social media indeed needs to be regulation because users have diverse intentions. The Kathmandu government should however find a way of making its citizens to appreciate this idea. No need for violence.

 

[Sanjeev]

The number of killed people increased and situation is not at all good in Nepal. Protestors are angry with the decision of the government to ban social apps.