&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Nepal social media restored amid deadly protests that killed at least 19")
A ban on social media in Nepal was lifted on late Monday (Sep 8) after violent protests led by GenZ erupted in the country. At least 19 people were killed and more than 250 others were injured after the police opened fire on demonstrators, who were demanding that the government restore social media and tackle the corruption in the nation.
The information and communication minister confirmed to local media that social media was being restored in the country.
Thousands of young people protested outside the parliament after the Nepali government imposed a ban on social media. The protesters also demanded government tackle the issue of corruption in the country.
Following the ban, several social media sites, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been blocked in Nepal since Friday, leaving users furious.
In a major escalation, Nepal’s government issued shoot-to-kill orders as the protesters set the Parliament building gate ablaze. Meanwhile, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has tendered his resignation amid the violent tensions in the country, citing moral responsibility for the loss of lives amid the clashes.
After the situation turned violent, international bodies and nations called for de-escalation. The United Nations has urged a swift and transparent investigation into the matter.
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“We are shocked by the killings and injury of protesters in Nepal today and urge a prompt and transparent investigation,” UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said in a statement.
The United Nations Children’s Fund, the UN agency dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children worldwide, said on Monday that it was “deeply alarmed” by the reports of violence against children during protests in Nepal. It further said that the use of force against children “must stop immediately.”
In a statement, the body said, “UNICEF is deeply alarmed by reports of violence against children during today’s protests across Nepal. The use of force against children is unacceptable and must stop immediately. Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, to which Nepal is a State Party, children have the right to freedom of association and to freedom of peaceful assembly. UNICEF stands with the children of Nepal and urges all actors to prioritize their safety, dignity and rights.”
