Police and protesters clash in Nepal after social media ban

WorldPolitics
8 Sep 2025 • 9:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu after authorities blocked most social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and YouTube.
  • Clashes occurred as demonstrators pushed through barbed wire near the Parliament building, forcing riot police to retreat.
  • Police deployed tear gas and water cannons against the protesters, but were outnumbered.
  • The Nepalese government justified the blocking of social media platforms by stating they had failed to officially register in the country despite receiving repeated notices.
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