Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests Leave 19 Dead, Vows Dialogue With Gen Z

For weeks, Nepal has been rocked by unrest after thousands of young people took to the streets, demanding jobs, accountability, and a voice in their country’s future. The demonstrations, largely driven by Gen Z, spiraled into deadly clashes that left at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured.

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In a controversial move, the government had shut down social media platforms citing “security reasons” to try to contain the protests. But the blackout only fueled more anger among the youth, who accused leaders of trying to silence their generation.

This is the government building today as ministers flee in helicopters.

Now, in a dramatic reversal, Nepal has lifted the social media ban and pledged to hold talks with young demonstrators. Officials said they want to “listen to the concerns of the new generation” and promised reforms to address unemployment and corruption.

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But many young Nepalis remain skeptical. “They only listen when people die,” said one student protester in Kathmandu. “We don’t want promises anymore. We want action.”

The protests have highlighted a generational divide in Nepal: older leaders still clinging to traditional politics, while a restless younger generation social media savvy, politically outspoken, and unafraid of confrontation demands something new.

As the country begins dialogue, the world is watching to see if Nepal can turn tragedy into a turning point or if the cycle of protests and repression will continue.

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