Summary
Award-winning Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda announced that TikTok permanently banned her account. Owda, who has 1.4 million followers and is recognized for her work from Gaza, suspects that changes in TikTok management might be the reason. Al Jazeera has contacted TikTok for clarification on the ban.
Key Facts
- Bisan Owda is a Palestinian journalist known for her coverage from Gaza.
- Owda's TikTok account, with 1.4 million followers, was permanently banned.
- She shared her banned account news through Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- TikTok recently changed management in the US, now involving American investors.
- Owda suggested remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu might be tied to TikTok's actions.
- The TikTok account, still visible, noted certain posts might be unavailable due to discomfort to some users.
- TikTok's new CEO mentioned changes in policy regarding what is considered hate speech.
- Al Jazeera is waiting for a formal response from TikTok regarding the account ban.
