Nepal, Sept. 9 -- On a humid September afternoon, thousands of young Nepalis flooded the streets of the major cities across the country, demanding the removal of a recent social media ban and waving placards demanding accountability on the rise of 'nepo kids' of political leaders, alleging rampant corruption. What began as anger over a ban on Facebook and other major platforms erupted into a nationwide youth rebellion, leaving at least 19 dead, hundreds injured, and the government scrambling to restore order.

This isn't just about social media-it's about trust, corruption, and a generation that refuses to stay silent.

Flashpoint: A digital shutdown

The trigger was a government directive under the Directives for Managing the Use of Soci...