from AHMED MOOLA in Cairo, EgyptEgypt BureauCAIRO, (CAJ News) – EGYPTIAN authorities have arrested 15 people, including a girl (17), during a crackdown targeting female social media influencers. Human rights groups raised concern after the victims were slapped with charges that violate their rights to privacy, freedom of expression and nondiscrimination. Courts have already sentenced two women and the three men to two years in prison. Those prosecuted have large followings on social media. Some leading independent women’s rights activists have been prosecuted and banned from leaving the North African country.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 18, 2020 07:07 UTC