Critics argue that Nepal's proposed social media bill could stifle free speech, with provisions that grant the government sweeping powers to regulate online content.Nepal, whose constitution ...

Social media has both positives and negatives. Great power comes with great responsibility. Nepal government needs to ask itself, does this bill protect our citizens’ rights or just provide more power ...

At a time when the government has claimed the social media bill was brought for systematizing the use of social networking sites, the human rights defenders and experts on cyber law and cyber ...

Nepal has moved forward with the controversial "Social Media Bill" despite claims of attempted censorship and curtailment of Freedom of Expression and Speech. Minister for Communications and ...

Standing against the provisions stated in the bill regarding operation, use and regulation of social network, the student union held a demonstration about how the bill will curtail basic human rights.

The bill proposes a fine of up to 2.5 million rupees for those who operate social media platforms in Nepal without permission or in violation of restrictions.

A social media bill in Nepal 's parliament proposing imprisonment and fines in several provisions would "severely undermine" press freedom, activists warned on Feb. 24. Under the proposed law, social ...

Critics argue that Nepal's proposed social media bill could stifle free speech, with provisions that grant the government sweeping powers to regulate online content.

UNESCO is pleased to publish its official review of Nepal’s Social Media Bill 2081, a comprehensive analysis conducted at the request of the Federal Parliament Secretariat of Nepal.

Standing against the provisions stated in the bill regarding operation, use and regulation of social network, the student union held a demonstration about how the bill will curtail basic human rights.

Nepal, whose constitution guarantees press freedom, is considered one of the freest countries in Asia. In 2024, the Himalayan nation ranked 74th out of 180 in Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) 2024 ...