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65. Morality in Iraq: You should worry because there’s an app for that

May 2, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Iraqi Youth Challenge Ramadan Rules

  • Ayman, a young Iraqi pharmacist, uses Twitter to criticize strict Ramadan fasting rules.
  • He tweets "that's the dumbest thing ever," showing how social media fuels controversial public discourse.
INSIGHT

Vague Standards for Indecency

  • The Iraqi government created an app called Belik to crowdsource reporting of 'indecent' content.
  • The definition of indecent content is vague, covering anything offending moral values or "general taste."
ANECDOTE

Influencers Spark Outrage in Iraq

  • The 25th Arabian Gulf Cup incident sparked backlash when influencers got VIP seats.
  • This fueled the hashtag #LimritaAl-Habab, naming the influencers' privileged access as "indecent content."
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