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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is the Asian Studies editor for Encyclopædia Britannica. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 9, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot In September 2025 Nepal descended into political crisis after the government imposed a sweeping social media ban in an apparent attempt to silence dissent. The move, against a backdrop of economic dysfunction and widespread youth disillusionment, ignited mass protests across Kathmandu, led largely by Generation Z demonstrators. By September 9 at least 19 protesters had been killed in clashes with police, and the parliament building, several government offices, and politicians’ homes had been set ablaze. Although the ban was quickly rescinded, the country was already in turmoil. The crisis echoed recent youth-led uprisings in Sri Lanka (2022) and Bangladesh (2024), ...(100 of 123 words)

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