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Nepal Lifts TikTok Ban After Nine Months

The decision follows TikTok's agreement to comply with local regulations and address cyber crime concerns.

  • The ban was initially imposed for disrupting social harmony and spreading inappropriate content.
  • TikTok agreed to assist Nepalese authorities in regulating content and addressing cyber crimes.
  • The app's suspension had significantly impacted local influencers and their income sources.
  • Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli played a key role in lifting the ban.
  • TikTok must now promote Nepal's tourism, invest in digital literacy, and support public education.
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