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KATHMANDU, Julky 31 — Rights groups on today urged Nepal to reverse a ban on the Telegram messaging app, calling the move a serious threat to freedom of expression and digital privacy.<\/p>\n

The Himalayan nation blocked access to the app on July 18, citing a rise in online fraud and money laundering.<\/p>\n

“The government’s ban is a serious human rights violation and a discriminatory decision,” said Taranath Dahal of Freedom Forum, a media freedom watchdog. <\/p>\n

“This shows the government can ban any platform without transparency, which is extremely concerning.”<\/p>\n

Freedom Forum was among more than two dozen organisations to release a statement demanding an “immediate” reversal of the ban.<\/p>\n

“The sudden, unlawful disruption has severely impacted journalists, human rights defenders, students, small businesses, and others who depend on the platform for essential day-to-day communication,” said a statement released by #KeepItOn, an international coalition of civil society organisations. <\/p>\n

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Min Prasad Aryal, spokesperson for the Nepal Telecommunication Authority, confirmed the government’s directive.<\/p>\n

“We asked all internet service providers to block the app after receiving an order from the Prime Minister’s Office,” Aryal told AFP.<\/p>\n

Nepal has restricted access to popular online platforms in the past. <\/p>\n

In August last year, the government lifted a nine-month ban on TikTok after the platform’s South Asia division agreed to comply with Nepali regulations.<\/p>\n

Telegram, launched in 2013, is a cloud-based messaging app known for its privacy features and support for large group chats and broadcast channels. <\/p>\n

The app has an estimated billion users worldwide, but faces restrictions in some countries. <\/p>\n

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Telegram’s Russian-born founder and chief executive Pavel Durov was briefly detained in France last year and questioned again this week about the platform’s alleged complicity in criminal activity. — AFP<\/p>\n

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KATHMANDU, Julky 31 — Rights groups on today urged Nepal to reverse a ban on the Telegram messaging app, calling the move a serious threat to freedom of expression and digital privacy. The Himalayan nation blocked access to the app on July 18, citing a rise in online fraud and money laundering. “The government’s ban…<\/p>\n

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