News Summary

• At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured in protests in Nepal.
• Demonstrators were protesting against political corruption and a government social media ban.
• The government has said social media platforms need to be regulated to tackle fake news, hate speech and online fraud.
• But popular platforms such as Instagram have millions of users in Nepal, who rely on them for entertainment, news and business.
• The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for a "prompt and transparent investigation" into the deaths and urged the government to reconsider its measures for regulating social media.