"Egypt Sentences Women to 2 Years in Prison for TikTok Videos", 

Two Egyptian social media stars with millions of followers were convicted on charges of violating family values. Two more women are scheduled to stand trial on similar charges on Wednesday.

In some countries, TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company, has come under intense scrutiny over concerns that the Chinese government could use it to spy on users. President Trump is considering steps to ban the app. But in Egypt, the focus is largely on the app’s potential impact on the country’s moral probity.

Several women, mostly in their 20s, have become famous through their use of TikTok, in some cases earning thousands of dollars by monetizing their large followings. Some wear headscarves, a sign they come from conservative families.