Somalia’s Ministry of Communications and Technology has banned Telegram, TikTok and gambling site 1XBet to fight against misinformation and propaganda.
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.on Aug. 20 that the government is shutting down Telegram, TikTok and 1XBet.
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 Somalia’s telecom firms. The minister said that the government of Somalia is “working to preserve the culture of Somali society” as telecom and internet devices have “affected lifestyles and increased bad habits.
“The 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,” Khalif reportedly said. He that Telegram and other applications were ordered to suspend their operations in Somali by Aug. 24. “Anyone who does not follow this order will face clear and appropriate legal measures," the official reportedly stated.
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