Nepal Gen-Zs lead protests on streets against social media ban, clash with police
Kathmandu/IBNS: Thousands of Gen-Zs in Nepal hit the streets of Kathmandu in protest against the ban on social media in the country, media reports said.
The young people occupying the streets also demanded an end to the corruption prevailing in the country.
The government blocked 26 unregistered platforms including popular social media sites including Facebook, YouTube and X last Friday.
#BREAKING: Massive protests in Nepal as the GenZ protestors storm Nepal’s Parliament against social media ban and against Govt’s corruption. Major clashes between young protestors and police. pic.twitter.com/9Kx4tD0sY5
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 8, 2025
Only a few platforms such as TikTok and Viber complied and remained accessible.
The crowd gathered on the streets waving National Flag and chanting slogans against the ban and corruption.
Clashes erupted—police used tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannons, and batons to disperse crowds trying to breach restricted areas.
Officials claimed the ban was necessary to curb misinformation, hate speech, cybercrime, and online fraud.
They said registered companies would have to set up offices in Nepal, pay taxes, and share data when legally required.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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