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Albanian PM dismisses TikTok's 'urgent' query on ban

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Albanian PM dismisses TikTok's 'urgent' query on ban

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the country's ban on TikTok, stating that it was not a hasty decision made in response to a single incident. TikTok had responded to the ban, seeking clarification from the Albanian government and claiming that there was no evidence connecting the platform to the recent tragic incident. Rama insisted that the ban was carefully considered and based on input from parents and schools. He also criticized TikTok for demanding clarifications, stating that it was Albanians who made the decisions, not the owners of TikTok's algorithm. The ban came after a 14-year-old was killed in a fight that originated from an online confrontation. The government plans to introduce education programs for students and parents. TikTok has faced various controversies, including allegations of espionage and election manipulation.

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