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Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests

Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly ProtestsSaralnama

NOTICE: Social media ban lifted in Nepal. Government removed restrictions on 26 platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Ban was imposed last week. Protests against corruption and social media ban led to clashes. 19 people killed and over 100 injured in clashes with security forces. Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung confirmed ban withdrawal. Social media platforms now working in Nepal. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 07:04 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • NOTICE: Social media ban lifted in Nepal
  • Government removed restrictions on 26 platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
  • Ban was imposed last week