An Unprecedented Digital Silence Falls on Nepal
Summary
Nepal faces a digital silence after the government banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, impacting expression, economy, and personal connections while raising cybersecurity risks due to increased VPN use.
Key Points
- The Nepal government banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, causing widespread disruption.
- This ban has divided society between supports of regulation and advocates for free expression.
- Migrant workers and small businesses relying on social media face significant personal and economic consequences.
- Increased VPN use due to the ban poses higher risks of cyber insecurity and data theft.
