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The Nepalese government has decided to revoke the nationwide social media blackout following a wave of violent demonstrations that erupted against corruption and state policies. These protests broke out on September 8, 2025, with the capital city of Kathmandu becoming the central hub of agitation before unrest gradually extended to other towns and districts. Authorities had earlier enforced a sweeping ban around September 4, 2025, cutting off citizens’ access to 26 leading digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Reddit, Signal, and Snapchat. The ban acted as a trigger, sparking what became known as the “Gen Z protests,” since young students and activists spearheaded the movement against entrenched corruption, poor governance, and declining economic opportunities. Kathmandu’s parliamentary complex and the symbolic Maitighar Mandala area witnessed the largest crowds, while disturbances were also reported from Itahari, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Bi...