A look at the anti-corruption protests that ended Nepal's social media ban

Nepal has lifted a social media ban that sparked deadly anti-corruption protests in the Himalayan nation, with 19 people killed and more than 100 injured as security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds.

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Here is a look at what happened:

Why did protests break out?

The Nepalese government's decision to block access to several social media platforms that missed a deadline to register with the authorities was the spark for the demonstration.

When announcing the ban last week, the government said it was cracking down on misuse of the platforms, where some users with fake IDs were spreading hatred and rumours, committing cybercrime and disturbing social harmony. Organisers of the protests, who have called them "demonstrations by Gen Z", said young people were also frustrated with what they perceived as the government's failure to tackle corruption and boost economic opportunities.