Gen Z on streets in Nepal to protest social media ban, many killed, curfew in place | In Pics

Protest began in Nepal's Kathmandu, led largely by younger population, over government's ban on at least 26 social media platforms.

Published on Sept 08, 2025 04:59 pm IST 12 Photos
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Demonstrators wield stones and sticks as they clash with riot police personnel during the protest against the blocking of at least 26 social media platforms not registered under the government's new rules.(AFP)

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A police barricade is seen in front of a fire set alight by demonstrators during a protest outside the Parliament in Kathmandu condemning social media prohibitions by the government. (AFP)

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Several people have suffered injuries during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, as police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in the capital (AFP)

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Smoke billows from an ambulance next to riot police officers and demonstrators during a protest against corruption and the government’s decision to block several social media platforms(Reuters)

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The demonstrations largely include young people or Gen-Z, essentially digital natives born around the turn of the millennium, protesting against the ban of social media plateforms(Reuters)

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