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Nepal Blocks Most Social Media Platforms

Nepal's government said Thursday it is blocking most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube because the companies failed to comply with regulations that required them to register with the government. From a report: Nepal's Minister for Communication and Information Prithvi Subba Gu...

From a report: Nepal's Minister for Communication and Information Prithvi Subba Gurung said about two dozen social network platforms that are widely used in Nepal were repeatedly given notices to come forward and register their companies officially in the country. TikTok, Viber and three other social media platforms would be allowed to operate in Nepal because they have registered with the government. It has brought a bill in parliament that aims to ensure that social platforms are properly managed, responsible and accountable.

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