Telegram: Telegram is banned in these 5 countries, sometimes security and sometimes politics is the reason..

The messaging app Telegram is used in many countries, including India. In the world of instant messaging, this app could not become as popular as WhatsApp, but due to its many different features, the number of users of this app is in the crores. Telegram claims to provide complete end-to-end encryption to its users in the messaging service. That is, the messages sent by the users in it are completely safe from the eyes of the company and other controlling agencies. Governments argue that Telegram is used to spread rebellion, dissent, and objectionable content. This is the reason why many countries have banned it. Let us know about those 9 countries where the use of Telegram is banned.

1. China
Telegram has been banned in China since 2015. Actually, human rights activists and lawyers used it to organize against the government. After this, the administration banned the app, citing "national security".

2. Iran
The Iranian government banned Telegram in 2018. The app was the most used platform here. The government blocked it, calling it a means of spreading protests and “immoral content”.

3. Vietnam
In 2025, Vietnam banned Telegram, accusing it of spreading “anti-state documents” and “misinformation”. However, the ban was later lifted and its services were resumed.

4. Pakistan
Pakistan has been blocking Telegram from time to time. The main reason for this is said to be non-compliance with local content rules and security concerns.

5. Thailand
In 2020, Thailand banned Telegram. The app was accused of organizing anti-government protests. However, the ban was later lifted, and it is now available there.

6. Cuba
In July 2021, the government banned several social media apps, websites, and news channels to stop rebellious movements. This ban also included the messaging app Telegram.

7. Kenya
In June 2025, there were several movements across the country in Kenya against inflation, corruption, poor health services, and police harassment. The government alleged that anti-government material was being sent to people through Telegram. To suppress the movements, the government banned Telegram this month.

8. Nepal
Telegram is also banned in Nepal, a neighboring country sharing a border with India. The Nepalese government had accused Telegram of promoting fraud and money laundering.

9. Somalia
In Somalia, a ban on Telegram, TikTok, and 1XBet apps has been in place since August 2023. The Somali government had banned these apps saying that these apps were promoting terrorism, fake news and wrong activities in the country, due to which criminal cases were increasing.

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