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[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Can I get some additional context?

[–] ameancow@lemmy.world 8 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

Nepalese ruling class was flaunting their wealth and power on social media, likely emboldened by the worldwide wave of authoritarianism, and Nepal's youth started pushing back on social media and organizing movements, to which the Nepal government responded with a ban on social media like twitter and facebook, which for developing nations are the lifeblood of communication between people, businesses, groups and families, so it wasn't just about kids being able to post memes.

The Nepal government responded to the protests by shooting protestors with live ammo, killing a couple dozen or young people in the streets, which was broadcast around the world and absolutely lit a fire under Nepal's young demonstrators, who then in turn lit an actual fire under the capitol, ousted the government, then used discord to organize and vote for a new leader who has now been recognized by the military.

Parts I left out: likely years of nuance, details and stories of life, death and political and social drama.

[–] dalekcaan@feddit.nl 34 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I don't know the details so if you want to know more, I'd check some reputable news sources. The gist of it, as I understand it, is that Nepal, which was already being accused of decades of corruption, tried to institute a ban on social media, which led to protests where police killed a number of protesters, which led to bigger protests that culminated in the prime minister's house being burnt down and him resigning.

[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

They literally overthrow the government, the police was useless and kicked the financial minister down the streets and burned down multiple houses the country had fallen until the military stepped in and took over (they claim they won't keep power 🤷‍♂️)

[–] RFKJrsBrainworm@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I thought I read his wife was burnt up too.

[–] Nythos@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] RFKJrsBrainworm@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Still a horrific thing to happen to a person

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 6 points 1 day ago

No, ex-PM's wife.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 4 points 1 day ago
[–] desmosthenes@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago