16 Dec 2025, Tue

Nepal Gen Z protest: Shoot-at-sight orders issued amid violence in Kathmandu, nine killed

Several social media sites, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the government blocked 26 unregistered platforms, leaving users angry and confused.

Kathmandu:

Massive protests led by Generation Z demonstrators erupted in Kathmandu on Monday against corruption allegations against the government and the recent ban on several major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Snapchat. Thousands of protestors gathered at Maitighar in Kathmandu to voice their dissent. The situation escalated after protesters breached the restricted zone and entered the Parliament premises. Police responded with water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition. The unrest in Nepal has also prompted India to heighten security. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has stepped up surveillance along the India-Nepal border and deployed additional personnel to ensure security and maintain vigilance.

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