Press Release
Digital Freedom Coalition (DFC) vehemently condemns the worrying situation caused by the barbaric suppression of the demonstration organized at a call of new generation (GenZ) for the digital rights, transparent and accountable governance with elimination of corruption. The Coalition concludes that the day (September 8, 2025) is the BLACK DAY in modern democracy.
The Coalition members pay heartfelt tribute to those who got martyrdom in the barbaric suppression of the government during the GenZ demonstration. We express condolences to the bereaved family members of the martyrs. The current government is culpable for such cruelty.
The 22 Coalition members had continued a close watch with repeated requests to the government to lift the ban on social media, but the government grossly ignored the request. On September 4, the Coalition members had drawn government's attention on it.
Government's gross indifference to the unfolding situation and to our demand resulted into such horrible acts. The Prime Minister, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, and the Home Minister, must own up this situation and step down from the posts. Similarly, we demand Home Secretary, Communication Secretary, Chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Chief District Officer in Kathmandu, Police Chief and others involved in such crime must be sacked and brought to book.
Also, the Coalition demands immediate formation of a judicial probe committee for fair investigation into the incident.
Coalition Member Organizations
Freedom Forum Nepal Media Action Nepal Digital Media Foundation Antenna Foundation Nepal Internet Governance Institute Forum for Digital Equality Youth IGF Nepal Internet Society Nepal Chapter Educating Nepal Women's Group for Disability Rights Media Lawyers Association