Countries Where Social Media Is Restricted
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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While Australia is the latest to restrict social media use, many countries limit access to popular platforms, and some even censor content
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Australia recently passed a law that bans social media access for children below 16
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Let's take a look at other countries where social media is restricted
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China has one of the world's most tightly controlled social media environments. Due to the "Great Firewall" of China, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are all blocked in the country
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Internet and social media access in North Korea are almost entirely restricted to a small, elite group with government authorisation
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Social media use in Saudi Arabia is closely monitored. Criticising the government, royal family, or religious values on these platforms can result in arrest or imprisonment
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Russia enforces stringent regulations on social media platforms to control online discourse, particularly after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022
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The UAE has strict laws governing online activity, including prohibitions against criticising the government, spreading rumours, or sharing content offensive to Islamic values
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In Iran, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are banned, with authorities citing moral and national security concerns
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