At least 19 people were killed and dozens more injured in Nepal after protests led largely by Generation Z demonstrators turned violent.

The unrest was sparked by a government decision to block popular social media platforms like Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram, coupled with long-simmering anger over corruption and failed economic promises, per the BBC.

The DX Take

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The crisis in Nepal highlights the danger of governments using “misinformation” and “hate speech” as pretexts to silence critics and restrict online platforms. It also shows how corruption and lack of accountability fuel instability, especially among younger generations demanding transparency. Similar debates over speech, censorship, and political accountability echo across Western democracies.

The DX Brief

  • At least 19 people were killed, including 17 in Kathmandu and 2 in the eastern city of Itahari.
  • Protests erupted after the government blocked 26 social media platforms; many Nepalis use VPNs to bypass restrictions.
  • Demonstrators carried signs reading “end to corruption” and accused leaders of an authoritarian approach.
  • Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned after the deadly clashes.
  • The UN called for a “prompt and transparent investigation” into the deaths and urged Nepal to reconsider its social media crackdown.

Read the full article from the BBC here.