Nepal has banned 26 major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The ban was enacted after the Social Media networks failed to register with the government within a seven-day period. This action follows a Supreme Court directive that required all online platforms, both domestic and foreign, to register with the authorities and monitor unwanted content.
Below are the social media networks that are banned within the boundaries of Nepal;
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Messenger
- YouTube
- X formerly known as Twitter
- Reddit
- LinkedIn
- WhatsApp
- Discord
- Pinterest
- Signal
- Threads
- WeChat
- Quora
- Tumblr
- Clubhouse
- Rumble
- Line
- Imo
- Jalo
- Sol
- Hamro Patro
- Mi Video
- Mi Vike3
Indian times explained;
The Supreme Court ruling consisted to multiple petitions which were filed since 2020. The petitions filed seemed restrictions on unlicensed platforms broadcasting ads and content in Nepal. The government’s Directive on Regulating the Use of Social Media, 2080 requires platforms to — register with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, appoint a local contact person and compliance officer and also setup mechanisms to handle local complaints.
But not all Social media networks are blocked TikTok, Viber, Wetalk, Nimbuzz, Telegram and Global Diary are accessible within the country after completing the government requirements.
