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April 19, 2022

Egyptian Social Media Star Gets 3-Year Sentence for "Human Trafficking"
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In Egypt, Tik Tok influencer Haneen Hossam has been sentenced to three
years in prison on human trafficking charges. She initially faced a
decade behind bars. Hossam was first arrested in 2020 after she posted a
video on Instagram explaining how women could earn money by sharing
videos online. But Egyptian authorities accused her of exploiting girls
for money. Human rights advocates have condemned Hossam's prosecution
and say it's part of a government crackdown on women who use social
media. 


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