The Nepal government has withdrawn its decision to ban social media platforms after violent youth-led protests left at least 19 people dead and over 300 injured. The reversal was announced by Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung following an emergency Cabinet meeting.
In a sweeping crackdown on online platforms, the Nepal government has banned 26 major social media services including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram for failing to register with national authorities. Critics say the move is aimed at silencing dissent and marks a dangerous erosion of digital freedom in the country.
