Pakistan: HRCP warns against ban on all social media platforms

Mar 04, 2024

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday opposed a proposed Senate resolution seeking to ban all social media platforms in Pakistan.

Nepali public welcomes government decision to impose ban on TikTok

Nov 13, 2023

A cabinet meeting in Nepal on Monday decided to ban Chinese social media platform TikTok after mounting complaints of social disharmony in the Himalayan...

Spain moves to ban social media access for children under 16

Feb 04, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday (local time) announced that his government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms,...

US House passes bill to ban Chinese social media TikTok, headed for Senate's approval

Mar 13, 2024

The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that could ban Chinese social media TikTok for US users.

Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for under-16s; Andhra weighs similar step

Mar 06, 2026

These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late...

Nepal lifts ban on social media after 19 protestors killed in a single day, PM not to resign

Sep 09, 2025

The Government of Nepal has lifted the ban on social media after 19 protestors were killed on Monday, who were on the streets demanding...