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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Llazar Semini

European country bans TikTok for one year after death of teenager

Albania has said the ban is not just about a single incident - (Getty)

A European country has defended its ban on TikTok, adding that the move was “not a rushed reaction to a single incident.”

Albania’s prime minister Edi Rama said on Saturday the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.

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