Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:57am on 08 Sep 2025,Monday International
At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal after protests against a social media ban turned violent in Kathmandu. Thousands, many young protesters calling themselves Generation Z, gathered near parliament to oppose the government’s decision to block Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram. Police used water cannons, batons, tear gas, and rubber bullets after demonstrators tried to enter a restricted area. The government said platforms must register to fight fake news, hate speech, and fraud. Protesters called the move authoritarian. A curfew was imposed. Some users are bypassing the ban with VPNs. Two platforms have since registered. (PC: BBC)
