Gen Z protests: Govt forms probe committee, continue ban on social media until registered

Summary

The Nepalese government formed a committee to investigate the Gen Z protests and decided to continue the ban on unregistered social media platforms until regulation is established.

Key Points
  • The government formed a committee to investigate the Gen Z protest held on Monday in Kathmandu.
  • The committee has 15 days to complete the investigation and submit its report.
  • The government will continue the ban on social media platforms that are not registered.
  • Home and Health Ministers suggested a diplomatic solution to register social media and reopen platforms temporarily.
  • Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli emphasized not reopening social media platforms immediately due to challenges from companies and protest infiltration.
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