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Yasin Isse • 13 Sep 2023

Ban TikTok and Telegram? Somalia’s heated debate

While Somalia’s recent decision to spare TikTok and Telegram from a ban offers a momentary relief, blocking the platforms remains…

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SMEX • 25 May 2023

Jordan: How are users affected by the TikTok ban?

This article was originally published on 7iber in Arabic. SMEX provides this translation. Social media platforms and other communication services…

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Zeinab Ismail • 19 Jan 2023

Beyond Jordan’s TikTok Ban

TikTok is still banned in Jordan, a month after the government blocked the platform to limit the spread of live…

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