Nepal's Gen Z protests, explained

Nepal’s Government has lifted a controversial social media ban after deadly protests swept through the country, killing 19 people.

Thousands of young demonstrators took to the streets of the capital, Kathmandu, demanding an end to government corruption and the reversal of restrictions on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms.

The protests have been dubbed the "Gen Z uprising" and represent some of the worst unrest Nepal has seen in decades. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about this social media ban, the protests against it, and the government’s response.

Host: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Nepal's Gen Z protests, explained