Thousands of protesters, led by Generation Z, took to the streets in Kathmandu demanding the government lift the social media ban and tackle corruption. At least 19 people were killed in the protests.
"#Nepo Kids" has jumped to the top of the social media trends.
Protesters carried placards carrying slogans such as "Shut down corruption and not social media", "Unban social media", and "Youths against corruption", as they marched through Kathmandu. The organisers called the protests "demonstrations by Gen Z".
Last week, Nepal's government blocked access to several social media platforms after the companies missed the deadline to register under new regulations, aimed at cracking down on misuse.
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