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1st March 2017
08:59am GMT

While it is not known who is behind the disturbing commands, distributed through social media, teenagers have been ordered to carve the shape of a whale on their arms and legs, wake up at 4.20am to listen to specific songs and spend entire days watching horror movies.
On day 50, vulnerable players are commanded to take their own lives.
Last year, Novaya Gazeta reported:
"We have counted 130 suicides of children that took place between November 2015 to April 2016. Almost all these children were members of the same internet groups and lived in good, happy families.
We know absolutely for sure is that adults are working with children, with the help of knowledge of their habits and passions, using their favorite language and culture."
The investigation continues.
If you are affected by this story or are experiencing bullying or worrying online behaviour of any kind, contact the Gardaí or call the Samaritans, free from any phone, on 116 123.
Main image: Yulia Konstantinova/ social media
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