US EditionSomalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation
- Somalia's government plans to shut down access to certain social media platforms, including TikTok and Telegram, due to concerns about the spread of extremist content, nude images, and offensive material to Somali culture and Islam.
- This marks the first official attempt by a Somali government institution to shut down social media platforms, and the decision will take effect on August 24.
- Despite the government's efforts, some social media users, like Bilaal Bulshawi, have expressed defiance, stating they will find ways to access the platforms, such as using virtual private networks to circumvent censorship.
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Somalia bans TikTok and Telegram over 'horrible' content and misinformation
TikTok is currently one of the most popular social apps and platforms worldwide. A large part of the population has an account on this service, but the controversies surrounding the Chinese app are added...
Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram to curb spread of 'constant horrific images and misinformation'
Somalia has banned a number of social media applications to in light of rapidly spreading indecent content and propaganda, said the nation's communication minister in a statement released late on Sunday. Which apps have been banned? The East African nation has placed a ban on popular short video format application TikTok, messaging app Telegram and an online betting website 1XBet. Reuters reports that the government order has given internet se
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