The use of social media continues to spread. On these platforms, people share a lot, from their daily lives to what they eat and drink. However, not every country welcomes this situation. Some countries prohibit the use of social media, citing reasons such as safety or principle. We have listed the countries that are anti-social media based on Twitter for you. Here are the details…
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Countries that ban Twitter
When we look at the list of countries that have blocked access to Twitter, we see North Korea first. Of course, Twitter is also prohibited in the country where many freedoms from haircuts to dressing styles are restricted. The control of social media platforms, like everything else, is provided by the leader of the country, Kim Jong-Un.
China, the manufacturing country of the world, is among those who block Twitter in their country. In addition to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are also blocked in the country. The public instead uses state-controlled local platforms such as Weibo, Renren and Youku. Even celebrities and rich people are not allowed to show off on these platforms. This situation allows the people to live in a way that is ignorant of popular culture.
The situation is the same in Asian countries that fall under the category of underdeveloped or developing countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. There is a Twitter ban, which is usually done for political reasons or to keep it away from popular culture.
In African countries, the situation is somewhat mixed. Twitter was previously banned in Nigeria. However, the Nigerian government lifted this ban due to the restriction of social media freedoms. Twitter is banned in seventeen African countries excluding Nigeria. But Nigeria’s lifting of the ban gave the green light for other countries as well.
Twitter’s forbidden map
What do you guys think about banning Twitter? Do you think it is necessary for countries or a practice against freedom? You can share your thoughts with us by commenting…
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