TikTok is banned in another country

Nepal’s decision to ban TikTok comes after the government enacted a new directive on the functioning of social media platforms.

According to Nepal’s directive, companies with social media platforms must open a liaison office in the country or appoint an authorized person and register the social media platform concerned with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology. Social media platforms that do not comply with these conditions within three months from the date of entry into force of the directive are prohibited.

“DAMAGE TO THE SOCIAL STRUCTURE”

The Nepal government made the decision to ban TikTok claiming that the platform “harms the social fabric of the country.” The government statement noted that “Although freedom of expression is a fundamental right, a large segment of society believes that TikTok encourages hate speech” and that in the last 4 years 1,647 cases of cybercrime have been reported in the platform. years. (AA)