Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
France 24
France 24
World
Charli James

Authorities in Iraq and Egypt launch social media crackdown

MIDDLE EAST MATTERS © FRANCE 24

Iraq's government is going after what it calls "decadent content" on social media. Users of TikTok, Instagram and other platforms who are found to breach "morals and traditions" can now be jailed. The campaign was announced in January and so far, a dozen people have been arrested. Our correspondent Marie-Charlotte Roupie reports.

Meanwhile, Egyptian authorities have also targeted online content creators. Activists there are warning about a worsening human rights situation overall. A group of major NGOs are urging the UN Human Rights Council to pressure Egypt's government to stop what they call a "brutal crackdown" on civil society.  For more, we're joined by FRANCE 24's Thameen Al-Kheetan, who also works for our Arabic channel.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.