Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- For decades, Egypt has been engulfed in a sustained human rights crisis, marked by arbitrary arrests, repression of political opposition, censorship, and widespread abuses against vulnerable communities. What has become increasingly apparent under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisis rule is a tightening grip not only on political dissent but also on cultural and personal expression. In recent months, this campaign has intensified, with Egyptian authorities targeting online creators-ranging from TikTok influencers and vloggers to belly dancers and tattoo artists-under vague charges of violating “public morals” and “family values.”

The expansion of state repression into the digital sphere highlig...