Nepal: Curfew imposed in Kathmandu district as clashes erupt over social media ban
Nepal: Curfew imposed in Kathmandu district as clashes erupt over social media ban
Digital Desk: Following altercations between protesters and police over the government's ban on social media, authorities in Nepal enforced a curfew in Kathmandu until 10 p.m. To stop additional disturbances, security has been increased throughout the capital.
#WATCH | Nepal | Protesters vandalise the Parliament gate as protests turn violent in Kathmandu.
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) September 8, 2025
People staged a massive demonstration against the ban on social media platforms.#Nepal #NepalProtests pic.twitter.com/MItP8SQPUa
????Breaking news:- Youth brigade's fierce protest against Nepal government in Kathmandu, youth took to the streets against corruption and social media ban.
— Aman Verma (@aman9950) September 8, 2025
This movement of Nepali youth is absolutely justified.????????#socialmediaban#Nepal #kathmandu #protest pic.twitter.com/f9E7mZrlg9
According to Nepal Police, a large protest in Kathmandu turned violent, resulting in the deaths of at least nine individuals. As protesters gathered in opposition to the government's recent ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms, the turmoil broke out. Protesters and security personnel clashed as the situation worsened.
