Albania's prime minister’s decision to shut down TikTok on Sunday was criticized by the country's youth, who say the video service is not entirely responsible for crime and violence.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the one-year ban on TikTok, emphasizing it was a carefully considered decision involving parental input from schools across the country. Citing a rise in youth violence linked to social media,

Albania’s prime minister said the country will be banning TikTok for one year, citing violence and bullying among children after a teenager died. Prime Minister Edi Rama said the app would be “fully closed for all,