Nepal's Gen Z protests, explained

Nepal’s Government has lifted a controversial social media ban after deadly protests swept through the country, killing 19 people.  Thousands of young demonstrators took to the streets of the capital, Kathmandu, demanding an end to government corruption and the reversal of restrictions on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms. The protests have been dubbed the "Gen Z uprising" and represent some of the worst unrest Nepal has seen in decades. In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about this social media ban, the protests against it, and the government’s response. Host: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.