Nepal Addresses Online Abuse Against Flood Survivors
Nepal is reinforcing measures to tackle online harassment of individuals affected by last month's floods. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards any belittling of the survivors.
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Nepal is intensifying efforts against online abuse aimed at flood survivors, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah stating that authorities will not tolerate belittlement of those in pain. Authorities are investigating the origin of derogatory comments on social media as a woman whose brother has been missing criticized the slow search efforts, subsequently facing a barrage of hostile remarks. Under the Electronic Transactions Act, offenders could face up to five years in prison and fines of up to 100,000 rupees ($662), highlighting the potential legal repercussions for online harassment.