Albania prohibits TIKTOK: A year without a social media after murder!

Albania prohibits TIKTOK: A year without a social media after murder!

In a shocking step, Albania decided to ban Tiktok for a whole year! This drastic measure follows the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed by a classmate-an incident that shakes the nation and brings the dark side of social media to light.

The decision was announced on Saturday by Prime Minister Edi Rama after he had met with concerned parents and teachers from all over the country. "We will switch it off for everyone for a year. There will be no Tikok in Albania," said Rama, making it clear that the government wants to regain control of social media.

a fatal argument and the consequences

The deadly incident occurred in November, when a dispute between two young people, which began on social media, ended in a violent discussion. After the incident, 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents took place nationwide to discuss the dangers of social media. Rama blamed Tiktok directly for the violence among young people and emphasizes that videos that support the murder circulated on the platform.

"The problem is not our children. The problem is. The problem is our society. The problem is Tikkok and all the others who take our children as hostages," continued Rama. These words illustrate the urgency with which the government wants to react to the dangers that come from social media.

political controversy and international reactions

The reaction to the decision was mixed. While the government considers the measure necessary, the opposition has criticized the closure as a "dictatorial act against freedom of expression and democracy". Ina Zhupa, a member of the opposition Democratic Party, described the decision as "pure act of election and abuse of power to suppress freedoms".

Albania is not alone with his concerns. Several European countries, including France, Germany and Belgium, have already introduced restrictions on the use of social media by children. In Australia, a complete ban was even adopted for children under the age of 16. Tikok, which has over a billion active user worldwide, is also suspected of being involved in political scandals in the USA and the EU.

The Albanian government is now planning to await the reactions of TikTok and other countries to the one -year ban before deciding whether the platform is approved again. The future of Tikkok in Albania remains uncertain, while the debate about the security of children in the digital world continues.