At least 14 dead in Nepal protests over social media ban

At least 14 people have died in Nepal amid protests against the government's ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube.

The unrest began after the government ordered the platforms to register but claimed they failed to comply. Protesters clashed violently with police while chanting “Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption not social media.”

Authorities imposed a curfew as demonstrations intensified, with fears that the ban threatens freedom of expression and oppresses dissent. Rights groups criticize the government's actions as censorship and an effort to control media.

A proposed bill aims to regulate social media, raising concerns about governmental overreach.