At least 10 people have been killed in Nepal after protests over a government ban on dozens of social media platforms – including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X – led to violent clashes with police.
The government, led by the prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26 prominent social media platforms and messaging apps that it says have failed to comply with new regulations.
Exactly, the FANGS want the media to push that “social media victimhood” narrative forward. The real reasons are much more down to earth, and encompasses much broader subjects.
But you gotta do what you gotta do to please those who direct clicks towards you. Appease your masters.