Why is Telegram getting into trouble around the world?

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Governments around the world have tried to limit Telegram through bans, restrictions and criminal investigations.

Governments around the world have tried to limit Telegram through bans, restrictions and criminal investigations.

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John Yoon

SAN FRANCISCO - Telegram, a popular messaging app known for its resistance to government scrutiny, has been used widely by protesters and news organisations evading authoritarian control.

However, it has also been accused of enabling terrorism, crime and disinformation.

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