Egyptian MP Essam Diab submitted a movement on Wednesday, 20 November, to the Home of Representatives to ban TikTok in Egypt, citing violations of societal and household values, an official assertion by Diab studies.
Diab shared a assertion on his official Fb web page, revealing that he had formally requested briefings from each Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Communications and Info Expertise Amr Talaat. He urged them to indefinitely block the TikTok app, citing its function in “spreading debauchery and obscenity amongst younger folks.”
Diab additional contended that TikTok’s content material threatens the identification and ethics of Egyptian society. He additionally added that a number of instances relating to TikTok content material had been referred to the Egyptian judiciary for authorized motion.
The choice reignites a debate that has been ongoing since August 2024, fueled by rumors and social media hypothesis about Egypt probably banning TikTok beginning in October. On Fb, the hashtag #BanTikTokInEgypt gained traction, with many customers labeling the app a “illness” and a significant issue within the nation, calling for it to be “handled” by way of a ban.
After a gathering with officers from the Nationwide Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Ahmed Badawy, Head of the Home of Representatives’ Info and Communication Expertise (ICT) Committee, refuted rumors a few TikTok ban in Egypt.
Nevertheless, he confirmed that, as of August 10, the committee intends to introduce new laws geared toward safeguarding Egypt’s core societal values and addressing moral considerations associated to TikTok content material. The main points of those laws, nonetheless, haven’t but been disclosed.
