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Explainer 484: Nepal’s war on social media

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Social Media and State Control: A Crisis in Nepal

This chapter explores the tensions between governments and social media, illustrated by the Nepali government's recent blocking of 26 platforms during civil unrest. It examines the role of social media in political discourse and the challenges of misinformation, raising questions about the responsibility of tech companies in such situations.

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