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Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Nepal's Prime Minister announced that authorities will enforce measures against individuals who abuse flood survivors online, stating that officials will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those affected by the flooding. The announcement followed reports of harassment directed at survivors on social media platforms. The Prime Minister's office did not specify which laws would be used to prosecute offenders or what penalties would apply.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5x3n38308o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
