Nepal Shuts Down Facebook, X, YouTube Over Registration Failure

Nepal's government has blocked major social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and YouTube, for failing to meet registration requirements. The move, aimed at curbing online hate speech, rumors, and cybercrime, followed a deadline for companies to register with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. While the government claims sufficient time was given, companies like Meta and Alphabet did not comply, leading to the shutdown. Critics argue this action infringes on fundamental rights and that legal infrastructure should be established before such drastic measures are taken.