Protests Erupt in Kathmandu Over Social Media Rules
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In Nepal, police shot at people. These people were protesting the government's social media rules. The rules blocked some big websites like Facebook and YouTube.
Many people gathered near the Parliament building. They were angry because the websites did not register. Officials said that at least 17 people died and 145 were hurt.
The protesters broke through fences and pushed back police. The police went inside the Parliament building. The government wants social media to be responsible with a new bill.
The government said social networks needed to register. Some networks did not register and got blocked. YouTube, Facebook, and X did not answer questions about this issue.
Police said that 28 officers were hurt. There were still small protests happening later in the day. The government put a curfew in place near important buildings.
Questions
Why did the people protest in Nepal?
They protested because the government blocked big websites like Facebook and YouTube.
What happened to the protesters and police during the protests?
At least 17 people died and 145 were hurt, and 28 police officers were also hurt.
What did the government want from social media networks?
The government wanted social media networks to register with them.
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