Protesters in Nepal broke into the Parliament building and set it ablaze, defying a sweeping curfew. The demonstration was triggered by outrage over a now-revoked ban on major social media platforms such as Facebook, X, and YouTube.
The protests—largely driven by Gen Z citizens—erupted after new regulations demanded that social media companies register and submit to government oversight. Demonstrators, already frustrated by corruption and limited opportunities, viewed the ban as a direct assault on freedom of expression.
The government has since rescinded the ban following a crackdown that left at least 19 people dead and over 100 injured. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned but remains in office in a caretaker capacity.
