In Tirana, Albania, hundreds of young people protested the government's ban on TikTok, which was enacted after the tragic stabbing of a boy named Martin. The Albanian government cites concerns over youth violence as the reason for the ban, but critics, including those affected by the violence, argue it won't address the root causes. A father shared his distress over how his son's tragic death is being used for political ends. Young protesters like Martin B. believe banning the app will drive users to less secure platforms instead of solving the problem at hand.
A father's pain and indignation the ban was triggered by the death of another 14-year-old boy named Martin, who was stabbed by a fellow pupil at his school in Tirana last November.
Martin B. says that while he has nothing to do with politics, the government's decision is "not a smart solution." He believes that banning TikTok will create bigger problems.
Engjell Cani, father of the deceased boy, stated his son never had a TikTok account, arguing the social media platform was not involved in his son's tragic death.
Cani expressed deep pain about the use of his son's murder for political purposes, arguing that it's misrepresentative of the situation surrounding their tragedy.
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