Nepal Has Lifted Its Social Media Ban
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His resignation came after protesters set fire to the homes of some of Nepal’s top political leaders in opposition to a social media ban that was lifted early Tuesday.
Nepal banned 26 social media platforms in September, sparking protests that led to a swift reversal. While France proposes controls for minors, many other countries impose stringent bans.
Gen Z protesters at the head of the agitation and violent protests in Nepal - in which 31 people have died so far in clashes with the police and Army, and which forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign - have a big decision to make.
After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It’s now in talks with the protesters.