Nepal social media ban: Nepal has imposed a ban on meta-owned platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and More Than a Dozen Other Major Social Media Sites, Accusing them of Failing to Comply with Local Regulations. The Government Took This Action after these platforms did not register under the country’s new social media laws enforced by the ministry of communication and information technology.
Following the ban, thosands of young protesters and gen z gathered at multiple locations across the count, with some attempting to enter the parliament building in kathmandu.
The Vioilent Protest in the Capital, which has claimed at least one life, have been described as a gen z demonstration, involving individuals born between 1995 and 2010. 2010. 2010. Media Companies Were Given Seven Days from August 28 to complete their registration. (Also Read: Whatsapp Down in India: Users unable to send messages or post status updates; Netizens react)
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However, when the deadline expired on Wednsday Night, None of the Major Platforms – Including Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), Alphabet (YouTube), X (Formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Linkedin -Had Submitted their applications.
Videos Shared Online Show Large Crowds Marching Through the Streets, Waving National Flags, and Chanting Slogans. These clips are being widely circulated on tiktok, one of the social media platforms that remains accessible.
ALL Major Social Media and Communication Platforms – Including Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Snapchat, Messenger, YouTube, X (Formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, Pinterenst, Pintemed, Signal, Discord, Pintemedin WeChat, Quora, Tumblr, Clubhouse, Rumble, Mi Video, Mi Vike, Line, Imo, Jalo, SOL, and Hamro Patro – WWLL Stay BLOCKED Until they complete the required Registration Processes. Meanwhile, the officials said tiktok, viber, witk, nimbuzz, and popo live have been registered, while Telegram and Global Diary Are Still Awaiting Approval.
