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Kazakhstan Weighs Under-16 Social Media Ban as Concerns Over Teen Mental Health Grow

By Dana Omirgazy on 16 June 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is considering banning children under 16 from registering on social media platforms as authorities seek to address growing concerns about cyberbullying, harmful content and the impact of excessive screen time on adolescents’ mental health. The Ministry of Culture and Information has developed draft amendments to legislation...