THE STAR INFOGRAPHICS
Several countries have banned TikTok, citing concerns over data privacy, national security, and inappropriate content.
Among the banned nations, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Nepal represent Asia, with varying reasons behind their decisions.
India was one of the first major nations to implement the ban, attributing it to privacy risks and tensions with China.
Somalia, the sole African country on the list, restricted TikTok due to concerns over harmful content and its misuse for spreading propaganda.
Interestingly, the US is also debating a potential ban, with incoming President Donald Trump requesting a delay in Supreme Court deliberations on the matter.
