Nepal’s Gen Z protests lead to the prime minister’s resignation

Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned following two days of protests triggered by the government’s decision to ban some social media platforms in the country.

Last week, Nepal announced a ban on 26 social media platforms, including Meta’s Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, which failed to comply with local registration requirements.

The decision led to widespread protests in the capital city, Kathmandu, and surrounding areas. Nineteen people were killed and more than 300…