In a landmark move on September 4, 2025, Nepal’s government directed ISPs to suspend access to 26 major social media and messaging platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and X, after they failed to comply with a court-ordered registration process demanding a local liaison and content-monitoring mechanism. The sweeping ban, justified by authorities as a measure for accountability, has sparked widespread backlash from rights groups, journalists, and citizens, who warn the decision threatens freedom of expression and economic connectivity.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/world/asia/nepal-bans-social-media-platforms.html
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