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theguardian.com/world/2023/nov

"Nepal has said it will ban TikTok, citing negative effects on the country’s “social harmony”."

"Sharma said the decision was made because TikTok was consistently used to share content that “disturbs social harmony and disrupts family structures and social relations”. She did not specify what had triggered the ban."

"Gagan Thapa, leader of the Nepali Congress party which is part of the ruling coalition, said the government’s intention seems to be to “stifle freedom of expression”."

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