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Srijan Pande

The author is a Trust and Safety specialist who worked at Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), handling risk operations and initiatives. He was involved in several projects to solidify the risk and regulatory aspects of Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger for Meta's users.
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Analyzing Nepal’s Ban on TikTok

Published On: November 17, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Srijan Pande

On November 13, Nepal's Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stated that the Cabinet had decided to ban TikTok, citing 'disruption in social harmony' and the impact the app, developed by social media giant ByteDance, had on the family and social structure of Nepal.