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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.
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."
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."