Nepal Protests: Death Toll Rises to 14 as Social Media Ban Fuels Unrest
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Widespread demonstrations in Kathmandu escalate after government blocks major social media platforms.
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At least 14 people have died during ongoing protests in Nepal, state-run television reported, as unrest intensifies over government corruption and restrictions on digital freedoms.
The demonstrations, centered in the capital city of Kathmandu, erupted after the government blocked 26 unregistered platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X. The move has left millions of users without access to their primary communication channels, triggering widespread anger.
Protesters are demanding an immediate end to corruption and a reversal of the sweeping ban on social media, which authorities enforced last Friday. Critics argue the restrictions are a direct assault on free expression in the country.
Security forces have been deployed across key areas of the city as tensions rise. Witnesses say clashes between demonstrators and police have turned increasingly violent over the weekend.
Nepal has faced mounting criticism from rights groups, who warn that the social media blackout could further inflame unrest and damage the country’s democratic institutions.
The government has yet to issue an updated statement on the protests or confirm whether the social media ban will be lifted.
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