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Op-Ed: Whose Values Are Protected in Egypt’s TikTok Arrests?

Summary by OkayAfrica
In 2024, one of Ramadan's most-watched shows, Ala Nesbet Moshahda, told the story of Shaimaa, a young woman from a poor family who gains a large following on TikTok and starts earning money through the app. Before she knows it, she's engulfed in a national debate on morality, accused of human trafficking, and stands in court to prove her innocence — she just wanted to make videos and earn a living in Egypt's dire economy. The series was inspired…
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OkayAfrica broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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