Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and other 22 civil organisations working in the field of freedom of expression and right to information have expressed strong objection to the government's decision to shut down social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram citing non-registration.

In a statement issued on Thursday, FNJ, the umbrella body of Nepali journalists, said the move undermines press freedom and citizens' right to information. Signed by FNJ General Secretary Ram Prasad Dahal, the statement noted that "banning social media without alternatives not only constrains press and freedom of expression but also affects the constitutional right of citizens to information."

While the federation clarifi...