NEPAL’S YOUTH RISE AGAINST A DIGITAL GAG ORDER
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✍️ A sudden social media blackout in Nepal sparked a youth-led revolt, fueled by years of corruption, joblessness, and a democracy hijacked by its former revolutionaries.
👉 Nepal's youth-led protests were sparked by a sudden social media blackout 👉 The protests were fueled by years of corruption, joblessness, and a democracy hijacked by its former revolutionaries 👉 The government's ban on social media was seen as a direct attack on the youth's ability to express themselves and organize 👉 The protests spread across the country, with clashes with police and a rare unity among protesters from different backgrounds 👉 The government eventually backed down and lifted the ban, but the movement has continued
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