Nepal bans Facebook, X, YouTube and 23 more social platforms nationwide
Nepal has ordered a nationwide block on Facebook, X, YouTube, and 23 additional social platforms, citing misinformation, hate speech, and threats to public order. Regulators instructed ISPs to disable access immediately, with enforcement details still emerging. The move disrupts news distribution, SME marketing, creator income, and diaspora communication, while raising free-expression and investment concerns. Watch for implementation variance, legal challenges, carve-outs for essential services, and how businesses pivot to SMS, email, and domestic platforms locally.
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