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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - A demonstrator waves a flag as he stands atop a vehicle near the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal September 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
KATHMANDU, Sept 8 — Nepali police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds of young people who tried to break into parliament during a protest today against a social media shutdown and alleged government corruption, authorities and witnesses said.
Nepal blocked access to several social media platforms, including Facebook, last week after they failed to register with authorities in a crackdown on misuse.
The government said users with fake IDs have been spreading hate speech and fake news, and committing fraud and other crimes via some platforms.
Authorities imposed a curfew around the parliament building after thousands of protesters tried to enter the legislature by breaking a police barricade.
“We have imposed a curfew which will remain in force until 10pm local time to bring the situation under control after protesters began to turn violent,” Muktiram Rijal, a spokesperson for the Kathmandu district office, told Reuters.
Police had orders to use water cannons, batons and rubber bullets to control the crowd, Rijal said.
Earlier today, thousands of youths, including students in their school or college uniforms and carrying the national flag and placards, were stopped by police who had erected a barbed wire barricade to block marches towards the parliament building, where demonstrations are not allowed.
Protesters carried placards with slogans such as “Shut down corruption and not social media”, “Unban social media”, and “Youths against corruption”, as they marched through Kathmandu.
Many people in the Himalayan nation believe corruption is rampant, and the government of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been criticised by opponents for failing to deliver on its promises.
Nepal’s social media shutdown comes as governments worldwide — including the US, EU, Brazil, India, China and Australia — take steps to tighten oversight of social media and Big Tech amid growing concerns about misinformation, data privacy, online harm and national security.
Critics say many of these measures risk stifling free expression, but regulators argue stricter controls are needed to protect users and preserve social order. — Reuters
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