Written By Divya
Why Telegram Is Banned In These 7 Countries
Telegram, though popular globally, faces bans in several countries, mainly over national security, protests, terrorism, and non-compliance with regulations. Here are the 7 countries which banned Telegram over several reasons.
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Is Telegram Banned In India
Telegram is not banned in India but is under government scrutiny for illegal activities like extortion, gambling, and exam paper leaks.
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Norway
Restricted for government officials on work devices due to national security risks linked to China and Russia.
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China
Banned in 2015 after activists and human rights lawyers used it for organizing; authorities cited national security concerns.
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Iran
Blocked in 2018 during widespread protests and accusations of hosting “immoral content.”
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Thailand
Banned in 2020 because protestors used it to organize anti-government demonstrations.
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Vietnam
Officially banned in 2025 for spreading “antistate documents” and harmful information.
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Pakistan
Periodically blocks Telegram due to security issues and non-compliance with content regulations.
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Somalia
Banned in August 2023 for being used by terrorist groups for propaganda and immoral groups for explicit content.
