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TikTok suspends service in Russia over ‘fake news’ law
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The social media application logo TikTok is displayed on the screen of an iPhone, in Arlington, Virginia, April 13, 2020. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP)
The TikTok video-sharing app says it is suspending livestreaming and the ability to post new content on its platform in Russia over a new law that imposes harsh jail terms for publishing “fake news” about the army.
“In light of Russia’s new ‘fake news’ law, we have no choice but to suspend livestreaming and new content to our video service in Russia while we review the safety implications of this law,” TikTok says in a statement.
“Our in-app messaging service will not be affected. We will continue to evaluate the evolving circumstances in Russia to determine when we might fully resume our services with safety as our top priority,” it adds.
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