Protesters in Nepal Set Fire to President and Prime Minister’s Homes NYT | Top Stories Bhadra Sharma and Alex Travelli 9 September 2025 at 15:35 A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, young protesters defied a curfew and took to the streets again. © Navesh Chitrakar/ReutersA protester fueled a fire outside a political party’s office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday.
Social Media Goes Back Online in Nepal After 19 Are Killed in Protests NYT | Top Stories Bhadra Sharma and Matthew Mpoke Bigg 9 September 2025 at 13:04 The government reversed its ban on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, which helped to spark demonstrations by young people who were also angry about corruption. © Navesh Chitrakar/ReutersProtesters in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Monday.
Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube NYT | Top Stories Bhadra Sharma 7 September 2025 at 20:06 Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad. © Navesh Chitrakar/ReutersUsing a smartphone in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, the day a compliance deadline for social media companies expired.