Nepal police open fire on crowd protesting social media ban, killing at least 17 people
Summary
Police in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, fired on protesters who were demonstrating against a government social media ban, resulting in at least 17 deaths. The ban came after major social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube failed to register with the Nepalese government. The protesters accused the government of trying to suppress free speech and expressed their discontent through rallies that turned violent.Key Facts
- Nepalese police shot at protesters in Kathmandu, killing at least 17 people.
- 145 people were injured in the protest, including 28 police officers.
- The protests occurred because the government banned several social media platforms that hadn’t registered with them.
- Major platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube were blocked by the government.
- The government cited failure to register for the ban, but protesters saw it as a suppression of free speech.
- The protests led to a large crowd gathering around Parliament, resulting in a declared curfew.
- Demonstrators demanded an end to corruption and the reversal of the social media ban.
- A proposed bill requires social media companies to set up a local office, drawing criticism for possibly infringing on free speech.
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