Albania To Ban TikTok For 1 Year After Teenager’s Murder
Last Updated on March 16th, 2025 01:55 am
Albania has announced a one-year ban on TikTok following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy, which escalated from an argument that began on social media.
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized the decision to remove TikTok due to its adverse effects on youth, a move supported by 90% of parents.
Despite TikTok’s claim that neither the victim nor the perpetrator had accounts, and that the incriminating videos were on different platforms, the government insists the ban is justified.
This decision has sparked debates, with critics like former President Sali Berisha calling it an attack on freedom of speech.
The TikTok controversy dovetails with global concerns over the platform, as seen in bans by Australia and India, and potential restrictions in the US related to data security fears.
President-elect Donald Trump, however, expressed ambivalence about banning TikTok in the US due to its popularity.
The situation in Albania reflects wider anxieties about social media’s impact on young users and national security.
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