TikTok, Albania and Censorship Debate

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election
Albania’s opposition has protested the left-wing government’s decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections.
Explained: Why has Albania banned TikTok for a year?
Albania has enforced a one-year ban on TikTok, citing concerns over cyberbullying and youth violence. The decision follows a November 2023 incident where a dispute on social media led to a fatal stabbing.
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
Albania opposition set to rally against TikTok ban
Hundreds rallied in Albania's capital Tirana as the opposition protested a new ban targeting TikTok, arguing the move would have an impact on elections later this year.
TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy in Albania Over Censorship Concerns
Albania's ban on TikTok, effective Thursday, has raised concerns about censorship and control over social media. The ban follows incidents of youth violence linked to social media. Opposition and journalist groups argue that it restricts freedom of expression,
Albania starts turning off TikTok amid concern over youth violence
TikTok had said it was seeking further clarification ... arguing that the ban restricts freedom of expression and constitutes censorship. "We fear that, in the same way, the government may also ...
'Holding our children hostage': Albania bans TikTok
TikTok has been banned in Albania after authorities in the country ordered all internet service providers to block access to the Chinese-owned social media app. The ban was first announced last December after the killing of a 14-year-old,
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TikTok Ban: A Blow to National Security or Freedom of Speech?
The recent U.S. ban on TikTok, followed by a dramatic 75-day enforcement pause, has reignited the debate over national ...
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Increased TikTok Censorship Under the Trump Administration?
As TikTok disappeared from phones throughout the United States on Jan. 18, students at California State University, East Bay ...
TikTok’s sponsorship of UK Muslim event sparks criticism
TikTok’s sponsorship of UK Muslim heritage event draws criticism among Uyghurs accusing social media platform of censorship ...
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Albania to shut down TikTok in coming days
Albanian authorities said Thursday they were moving to shut down TikTok in the coming days, following through on a ban ...