Albania bans TikTok for a year after killing of teenager

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TIRANA : Albania on Saturday announced a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month that raised fears over the influence of social media on children.

Videos had also emerged on TikTok of minors supporting the killing.

TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside normal business hours.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeAlbaniaAustraliaBelgiumFranceGermany

Topics: November Year Media Mediacorp Rama Children Problem Social Tiktok Albania Killing

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Published On: 2024-12-21 @ 23:56:36 (20 hours ago)

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