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The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests

Kathmandu’s main airport shut amid the protests in Nepal’s capital sparked by a social media ban

The Independent UK

Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism

Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister

The Independent UK

Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli resigns over deadly anti-corruption protests

Oli issues statement saying he is stepping down after deaths of 19 protesters

The Independent UK

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Nepal social media crackdown is part of a global censorship trend, say experts. Do VPNs help?

Global internet freedom declined for the 14th consecutive year last year.

Euronews

Nepal scraps social media ban ‘to address demands of Gen-Z’ after 19 killed in deadly protests

Social media websites working in Nepal after Gen Z protests over frustration with government

The Independent UK

Corruption, social media ban, and 19 deaths: How student movement turned into Nepal’s turning point

A rally organised by young Nepalis across the country against corruption, impunity and restrictions on freedom of expression on Monday turned into one of the deadliest days in the country's recent history.

Newslaundry

Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom

Nepal’s crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people Monday, is part of a yearslong decline of internet freedoms around the world as even democracies seek to curtail online speech

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Facebook, Instagram, YouTube And Other Social Media Platforms Restored In Nepal As Government Reverses Ban Amid Deadly Protests (UPDATED)

Editor's Note: The story has been revised to include the latest developments.

Benzinga

Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after protests where police killed 19 people

Nepal’s government has lifted its ban on on social media platforms after violent street protests in which 19 people were killed

The Independent UK

Gen Z Protest in Nepal: What's Happening and Why Does The Govt. Want a Social Media Ban?

Gen Z in Nepal is protesting a social media ban imposed by the government after platforms failed to register. What began as a digital rights protest has grown into a broader movement against corruption.

International Business Times UK

Nepal lifts social media ban following deadly protests

“Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption not social media,” the crowds outside parliament chanted.

Euronews

At least 19 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption

A Kathmandu District Administration Office spokesperson says police used water cannon, batons and rubber bullets.

Al Jazeera

Police and protesters clash in Nepal after social media ban

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The Independent UK

Tear gas and water cannons fired at Nepal social media ban protests

Police fired tear gas at protesters during clashes as tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Nepal's capital on Monday (8 September) after authorities blocked most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube.

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What’s happening in Nepal? How social media ban sparked deadly protests over corruption and nepotism

Protests over online restrictions spiral into deadly clashes with police in Kathmandu

Al Jazeera

Nepal Gen Z protests amid social media ban, clashes kill 19: All to know

Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.

The Independent UK

At least 19 killed after Gen-Z protest against social media ban in Nepal turns deadly

Police accused of firing indiscriminately at thousands of young people protesting government’s ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X

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Protesters in Nepal surround parliament and clash with police as government blocks social media

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Nepal's capital to express anger over a government decision to block most social media platforms

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Nepal’s eight-year-old living goddess leaves palace to bless worshipers

Trishna Shakya, 8, looks imposing in her finery as she is carried high in the arms of a helper from the temple palace

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Nepal's festival season starts with a parade for a living goddess

Tens of thousands of devotees celebrated the start of Nepal's festival season by gathering in Kathmandu

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Manaslu Circuit Trek: Complete Guide to Nepal’s Hidden Gem

Discover the Manaslu Circuit Trek, Nepal’s hidden gem. Complete guide with itinerary, permits, costs & tips for an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.

The Guardian - US

Thousands face deportation to danger as Trump targets temporary protections

People with temporary protected status face possible deportation even though their home countries – including Afghanistan and Haiti – remain unsafe

Evening Standard

Chilling him softly: Wyclef Jean's travel guide to Nepal

From temple time to hanging out with elephants and tigers, the Fugees founder finds his calm in the Himalayan kingdom. And then there’s the Metallica…

Al Jazeera

US court allows Trump to end temporary protections for 60,000 migrants

Appeals court pauses an order that had protected status for Nepalese, Hondurans and Nicaraguans.

The Independent UK

Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal

A federal appeals court is allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal

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