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Nepal's social media bill raises free speech concerns
The bill, which seeks to "oversee the operation, usage, and regulation of social media," proposes banning social media organizations that don't register in Nepal. It proposes hefty fines and up to ...
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Nepal's Social Media Bill faces protest from ruling party's student union
The Nepal Students' Union (NSU), student union of the ruling Nepali Congress hit the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday against the draconian social media bill tabled in the National Assembly earlier ...
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'Rather than opposing Social Media Bill, it should be burnt in front of top leaders'
In the wake of widespread criticism of the Social Media Bill (SMB) presented in the National Assembly, the Upper House of the ...
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Nepal social media bill undermines expression, says press group
The bill, which is yet to be debated, has already sparked criticism from opposition parties and social media users ...
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Human rights body to recommend revisions to Social Media Bill
Social media needs regulation, not control, NHRC chair Magar says, at an interaction held to discuss proposed legal ...
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The Civic Space Severely Under Threat
The use of internet services and social media accounts is inevitable for individuals in a democratic world.
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Press Union demands withdrawal of Social Media Bill
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Nepal Press Union (NPU) has demanded the government withdraw the Social Media Bill, 2081 BS. The national ...
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Fair regulation of social media
Social media has emerged as a defining feature of the modern information ecosystem and is essential in facilitating public ...
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Nepal's social media bill raises free speech concerns
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 ...