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19 Are Killed in Nepal Protests Over Corruption and Social Media Ban

Demonstrators stormed the Parliament complex days after the government banned most social media platforms. Hundreds of people were injured, local news media reported.

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Protesters in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Monday.
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Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube

Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad.

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Using a smartphone in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, the day a compliance deadline for social media companies expired.
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