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Nepal has plunged into one of the most dramatic crises in its recent history. Within days, the country’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was forced to resign amid deadly protests, while enraged demonstrators set fire to parliament, the Supreme Court, and the homes of senior politicians.
The spark came from an unexpected decision: a government ban on social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. For Nepal’s Gen Z, the ban was an attack on their freedom of expression. What began as frustration with “NepoKids” — children of the elite enjoying privileges — turned into an explosive anti-establishment movement, fueled by anger at corruption and nepotism.
Even after the ban was lifted, the fury did not subside. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces left at least 19–22 people dead. Crowds stormed public buildings, setting fire to government offices and private residences of lawmakers. Oli’s resignation was followed by a wave of ministerial departures, while the army moved in to secure Kathmandu’s airport for emergency evacuations of officials
The Nepali crisis shows how quickly society can erupt when digital freedoms are curtailed. In Poland, where social media plays a vital role in civic debate, it is a reminder that censorship or restrictions could provoke severe backlash, especially among younger generations.
The Nepali crisis shows how quickly society can erupt when digital freedoms are curtailed. In Poland, where social media plays a vital role in civic debate, it is a reminder that censorship or restrictions could provoke severe backlash, especially among younger generations.
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