NHRC urges government to reconsider social media ban
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission has urged the Nepalese government to reconsider its ban on widely used social media platforms, citing concerns over freedom of expression and constitutional rights.
Key Points
- The National Human Rights Commission expressed serious concern over the government’s ban on social media platforms that failed to register in Nepal.
- The ban affects millions of users and undermines democratic governance and human rights.
- The NHRC highlighted that the ban violates constitutional guarantees and international human rights standards including freedom of expression.
- Human Rights and Peace Society Nepal also objected to the ban, calling for platform restoration until proper legal frameworks are in place.
