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The Federal Republic of Somalia is the latest country to ban cryptocurrency-friendly messaging app Telegram, alongside TikTok social media app and the online-betting site 1XBet.<\/p>\n
Somalia\u2019s Ministry of Communications and Technology (MOCT) officially announced on Aug. 20 that the government is shutting down Telegram, TikTok and 1XBet.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, MOCT Minister Jama Hassan Khalif held a meeting on telecommunications and internet security in social media with the National Communications Agency and major Somali telecom firms. The minister said that the government of Somalia is \u201cworking to preserve the culture of Somali society,\u201d as telecom and internet devices have \u201caffected lifestyles and increased bad habits.\u201d<\/p>\n
The announcement by MOCT reads:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was considered important to shut down TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet gambling equipment, which had an impact on Somali youth, causing some of them to die.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
According to online reports, Somalia\u2019s move to ban TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet also aims to limit the spread of indecent content and propaganda.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe minister of communications orders internet companies to stop the aforementioned applications, which terrorists and immoral groups use to spread constant horrific images and misinformation to the public,\u201d Khalif reportedly said. He added that Telegram and other applications were ordered to suspend their operations in Somalia by Aug. 24. \u201cAnyone who does not follow this order will face clear and appropriate legal measures,\u201d the official reportedly stated.<\/p>\n
\nThe Ministry of Telecommunications and Technology announces the ban of #TikTok<\/a>, #Telegram<\/a> and online betting platform of 1Xbet, a move to counter and prevent indecent activities & contents, and extremism propaganda.#Somalia<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dphcpuH18a<\/a><\/p>\n