While the United States is discussing a ban on TikTok, there is another country that has decided to take matters into its own hands and ban the Chinese platform throughout the country. THE'Albania has completely blocked TikTok for 12 months, following a tragedy that occurred in recent weeks.
The decision to ban TikTok from Albanian territory was announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday. The ban will come into effect in January. it will last for at least a year and has already alarmed the leaders of TikTok, who confirmed to the BBC that they had asked the Tirana government for clarification on the reasons that led to such a drastic move.
Rama explained that the block of TikTok in Albania it became necessary after the death of a 14-year-old boy during a fight that broke out in a school south of Tirana, probably caused by a discussion that started on social media. During the clash, another boy was injured. The tragedy has pushed Albanian citizens to question theimpact of social networks on new generationsgenerating a wave of outrage and criticism against TikTok.
«We intend to shut down TikTok for a year and to start programs that can educate children and students, helping parents to follow their children's path”Edi Rama said during a press conference also attended by the parents and teachers of the victim of last month's brawl. «In China, TikTok promotes children's commitment to school, protecting nature, maintaining traditions. But Outside China we only see mud and scum on TikTok. And would we need these things?”added the Albanian Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, TikTok is already blocked in several countries around the worldthe main one being India. The platform is also inaccessible in Iran, Nepal, Afghanistan and Somalia. The US and EU are also preparing for a TikTok ban, which could happen in the coming months.
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