Albania Starts Turning off TikTok Amid Concern Over Youth Violence
TIRANA (Reuters) - TikTok users in Albania are experiencing difficulties accessing the popular short video app after a one-year government ban took effect on Thursday, prompted by concerns that social media is fuelling youth violence in and outside school.
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Albania bans TikTok for one year
By Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague The Albanian government has officially banned TikTok for 12 months. Access to the platform will be cut off within a week, following a decision by the Council of Ministers.
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Albania Bans TikTok Amid Concerns Over Youth Violence and Censorship Debate
Albania Bans TikTok Amid Concerns Over Youth Violence and Censorship Debate TikTok users in Albania are facing access issues after the governments one-year ban took effect on Thursday. Officials cite concerns that
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