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TikTok says live feature temporarily suspended in Indonesia over protests

Jakarta, Aug 30, 2025 (AFP) - Social media platform TikTok has announced that it has temporarily suspended its live feature in Indonesia for "a few days" because of violent protests after the death of a man hit by a police vehicle.

"Due to escalating violence during protests in Indonesia, we have voluntarily introduced additional safeguards to keep TikTok a safe and civil space," a TikTok spokesperson told AFP.

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