URGENT: Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After 19 Lives Lost in Brutal Police Crackdown.

Breaking News: Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Brutal Police Crackdown Leaves 19 Dead Nepal's government has lifted its ban on social media platforms, effective immediately, following a brutal police crackdown that left at least 19 people dead and dozens injured in the capital city of Kathmandu. The decision comes after mass protests against the ban swelled to tens of thousands of people, with demonstrators surrounding the Parliament building before police opened fire. The protesters chanted slogans demanding the removal of the social media ban, which was imposed last week on Facebook, X, and YouTube due to a new requirement for registration and government oversight. The ban had been in place since September 8, but it sparked widespread outrage among Nepalis who rely heavily on social media for communication and information. The protests turned violent when police fired on the demonstrators, leaving at least 19 people dead and many more injured. A curfew has been imposed in Kathmandu and two other cities, while schools have been closed due to the unrest. The government has yet to comment on the circumstances surrounding the police crackdown or the decision to lift the social media ban. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*