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Education minister calls for social media ban for children under 16

Jul 04, 2026 3 mins read
Education minister calls for social media ban for children under 16

Following brutal student fights at Lungtengzampa School that were filmed and glorified online, the Education Minister has dropped a bombshell: is it time to ban social media entirely for children under 16? Should the government step in, or does the responsibility ultimately lie with parents at home?

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