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Nepal says it will ban TikTok, citing effect on ‘social harmony’
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/14/nepal-tiktok-ban-social-harmony-why
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The popular video-sharing platform, which has around a billion monthly users, has faced restrictions in many countries for alleged breaches of data rules and for the potentially harmful impact on youth of some content.
“The decision to ban was made today, and relevant authorities are currently addressing the technical issues,” the minister for communications and information technology, Rekha Sharma, said on Monday.
Gagan Thapa, leader of the Nepali Congress party which is part of the ruling coalition, said the government’s intention seems to be to “stifle freedom of expression”.
The decision comes days after Nepal introduced a directive requiring social media platforms operating in the country to set up offices.
Multiple countries have sought to tighten controls on social media due to their potential impact on children.
Although it lags behind the likes of Meta’s long-dominant trio of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, its growth among young people far outstrips its competitors.
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