Social Media Ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has refused to lift the social media ban, insisting in a Cabinet meeting that the decision stands and must be publicly supported by all ministers, reported India Today. The move triggered tensions as Nepali Congress ministers in the ruling coalition demanded the ban be revoked and walked out in protest after Oli dismissed critics as “Gen Z troublemakers,” prompting him to call an emergency meeting of the ruling coalition.

Nepal’s ‘Gen Z' revolution: How a social media shutdown sparked a nationwide youth protest | Explained

The immediate trigger was the Oli government’s decision on September 4 to block 26 major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X, LinkedIn, Signal and YouTube.

Nepal 'bans' Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter and 22 other social media platforms, here's why

Internet users in Nepal lost access to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X after the government ordered internet providers to block unregistered social media platforms.

After Australia, Sweden plans to ‘ban’ social media usage for teens: All the details

Swedish ministers are considering imposing age restrictions on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, given the rising cases of gangs recruiting young people for violent crimes.

Australia PM Albanese says Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism

Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.

Australia's ban on social media for teens draws mixed reactions, kids hope to 'find a way out'

The legislation drew criticism from TikTok, a short-video app popular among teens, where its spokesperson said the process had been rushed and risked putting children into greater danger.

Australia bans social media for teenagers: How it will be enforced, who's exempt, and more

The legislation, which passed with bipartisan support, aims to protect the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers

Bangladesh bans WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok: Report

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's proposal of a contentious quota system sparked widespread demonstrations, which in turn caused the disruption of internet services.

Pakistan bans WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter amid ongoing Islamist protests

The Pakistan government is taking these steps in anticipation of violent outbursts across the country, following the Friday prayers, as right-wing Islamist hardliners are supposed to protest the arrest of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan leader Saad Rizvi.

Lift ban on posting personal content on social media: Air India pilots write to chairman Rajiv Bansal

Stating that the prohibition on the use of social media is illegal and in violation of a fundamental right, Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) wrote: “At the outset, we note with alarm that such a policy introduced by Air India is entirely illegal and with no basis in law whatsoever.

Myanmar | Anti-coup protests grow as army broadens internet crackdown

Days after the Myanmar’s army seized power and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the military authorities in charge of Myanmar broadened a ban on social media, shutting access to Twitter and Instagram. Meanwhile, street protests continued to expand as people gathered again to show their opposition to the army takeover. Here's a look