Nepal lifts social media ban following protests where police killed 19 people
Summary
Nepal's government lifted a ban on social media after protests in which police killed 19 people. The protests occurred against a rule that required social media companies to register with the government. The government is now investigating the deaths and offering compensation to those affected.Key Facts
- Nepal banned several social media platforms for not registering with the government.
- Protests against this ban led to tens of thousands of people rallying in Kathmandu.
- Police opened fire during the protests, killing 19 people.
- An indefinite curfew was imposed in the capital and other cities, and schools were closed.
- The government lifted the social media ban one day after the protests.
- Nepal's prime minister promised an investigation into the incident, with a report due in 15 days.
- The home minister resigned after the protests turned violent.
- Some platforms like TikTok registered with the government and were allowed to operate during the ban.
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