US EditionEgypt Is Arresting TikTok Influencers. Their Real Target? Gen-Z
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For years, female TikTokers, especially those from the (lower) middle class, have been persecuted for allegedly not respecting Egyptian family values.
Over the past few days, Egyptian authorities have arrested at least 10 popular TikTokers. The reason cited was that they violated Egyptian values and published immoral content. Human rights activists believe this is a crackdown on online content, particularly targeting women. Egyptian authorities are battling online creators. The Egyptian Ministry of Interior claims that the videos, which range from comedy sketches, are being used to deny access…
Egypt pushes for TikTok content to align with local values and morals
Egypt is the latest country putting TikTok on notice. The country’s telecoms regulator has given the platform three months to fall in line with “societal and moral values,” after mounting complaints about what officials call a growing wave of inappropriate and culturally offensive videos.This comes after a closed-door meeting between TikTok reps and Egypt’s telecom authority, alongside lawmakers who clearly weren’t amused. MP Ahmed Badawi, part …
Egypt Arrests TikTokers for “Immoral” Content
Egyptian authorities have arrested at least eight TikTok creators in less than a week, sparking alarm from human rights advocates who see the move as a sweeping crackdown on online content, especially targeting women. The arrests were made on vague charges, including “indecency” and “misuse of social media.” The Interior Ministry claims the videos contain “obscene language” and “violate public morals.” However, the Egyptian Initiative for Person…
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