Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and others
Summary
Nepal's government announced it would block access to social media platforms like Facebook and X because they did not meet the government's registration requirements. The government wants these platforms to register locally to curb online issues such as hate speech and cybercrime. Despite the deadline passing, these platforms were still accessible on Thursday.Key Facts
- Nepal plans to block social media sites that did not register with the government.
- Platforms like Facebook, X, YouTube, Reddit, and LinkedIn were asked to comply.
- The registration deadline was Wednesday, but the sites were available on Thursday.
- Only a few platforms, including TikTok and Viber, have registered with the government.
- The government states that the registration is to reduce online hate, rumors, and cybercrime.
- Critics say sudden platform closures affect fundamental public rights.
- Similar social media oversight is happening in other countries like the US, EU, and Brazil.
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