Nepal has reversed its ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, after nationwide protests over the government's directive requiring foreign companies to register locally. The unrest, fueled by anger over the blackout, led to at least 19 deaths and over 100 injuries, prompting Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung to announce the ban's revocation. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli acknowledged the violence's complexity while affirming the government's openness to youth demands.