South Sudan authorities have lifted the temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week following the circulation of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.

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South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook and TikTok

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South Sudan lifted a suspension on social media platforms after five days, saying the closure had achieved its objective of removing graphic and inflammatory content.

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South Sudan Lifts Social Media Shutdown, Says Objective Achieved

The South Sudan government has lifted the temporary suspension on Facebook and TikTok, imposed last week after the circulation of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan. In a letter to telecoms and internet providers, the National Communications Authority said the graphic images, which triggered violent protests and retaliatory killings across the country, have been removed from the social media platforms. “Th…

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South Sudan lifts ban on Facebook, TikTok

The National Communications Authority confirmed on January 27 that the disturbing content has been removed from the platforms.

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South Sudan reverses ban on Facebook and TikTok following violent backlash

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South Sudan Lifts Suspension of Facebook and TikTok

South Sudan authorities have lifted the temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week following the circulation of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.
The graphic images, which sparked violent protests and retaliatory killings across the…

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South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook, TikTok

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South Sudan has lifted a nationwide curfew imposed more than 10 days ago. After a night of deadly rioting in the capital over the alleged killing of South Sudanese people by the army and allied groups in neighbouring Sudan, its spokesperson said. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Riots erupted in Juba and elsewhere in the country on […]

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South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed

South Sudan has ended the temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, initially imposed last week after videos showing alleged killings of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan began circulating online. The National Communications Authority, in a letter dated Jan. 27, confirmed the graphic content—linked to violent protests and retaliatory attacks across the nation—had been removed from the platforms, prompting the decision. “The rise of violence linked to…

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