Nepal has reversed its social media ban following nationwide “Gen Z” protests and public backlash.

Government in Kathmandu says companies failed to register under its new regulations, which have sparked a free speech outcry

The government retreated from the ban amid anger over violent dispersal of demonstrators protesting graft, inequality and social media controls.

Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.

At least 19 reportedly killed while demonstrating against ban on platforms including Facebook and Instagram

KATMANDU: Nepal’s government lifted ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after violent street protests that left at least 19 people killed. Some of the world’s largest…

Nepal’s Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said the ban was ‘withdrawn’.

Nepal has reversed its social media ban following nationwide “Gen Z” protests and public backlash.

Thousands joined the ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations, which protesters said reflected their frustration with the ban and anger over alleged corrupt officials

Las “manifestaciones de la generación Z” reclamaban la reinstauración de plataformas como Facebook y Whatsapp, y medidas contra la corrupción del Gobierno

Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to reverse course.