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- Nepal's government announced an immediate ban on TikTok.
- Authorities last week tightened control over all social media with new rules for users.
- The ban is the latest example of rising international pressure on the Chinese-owned app.
The government of Nepal banned TikTok over what it says it its damaging effect on Nepalese society.
Content shared on the app was responsible for disturbing "social harmony, family structure and family relations," said Rekha Sharma, Nepal's minister for communications and information technology.
"The decision to ban was made today, and relevant authorities are currently addressing the technical issues," Sharma said.
It is unclear when TikTok's 2.2 million users in Nepal will lose access to the Chinese-owned app.