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Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook & YouTube

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Introduction

The government of Nepal has blocked access to 26 popular social media platforms after they failed to comply with a new registration requirement set by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) are no longer accessible in the country. Officials say the move is based on a Supreme Court directive to regulate digital platforms but critics are calling it a direct threat to freedom of expression.

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