‘Gen Z protest’ turns deadly as mass riots erupt over social media ban in Nepal leaving at least 14 dead and dozens hurt

AT least 14 people are dead as mass demonstrations in Nepal against a major social media ban led to clashes between protesters and cops.

Thousands of “Gen Z” Nepalis have taken to the streets to protest the government’s decision to block 26 sites including Facebook, X and YouTube.

EPA

Protests against a government social media ban have turned violent in Nepal[/caption]

Demonstrators gathered near the parliament building in Kathmandu to state their opposition to the ban.

Crowds carrying Nepal’s national flag chanted: “Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption not social media.”

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