Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to reverse course.
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Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to reverse course.
By Jenny Gross
When Nepal’s government blocked access to social media platforms last week, it was following a familiar playbook used by leaders of neighboring countries to tighten control.
What was not part of the playbook was the huge backlash that followed.
Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.
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