FNJ, other groups object to government’s decision to ban social media platforms

The journalists’ umbrella body and other 22 groups warn that the ban violates rights guaranteed by the constitution.

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and other 22 civil organisations working in the field of freedom of expression and right to information have expressed strong objection to the government’s decision to shut down social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram citing non-registration.