Tanzanian President Sends 22 Young TikTok Users to Jail Over “Voice Pranks”

Tanzanian President Sends 22 Young TikTok Users to Jail Over “Voice Pranks”

The President of Tanzania has reportedly ordered the imprisonment of 22 young people—both men and women—after they allegedly used voice-modifying apps to play pranks on social media, particularly on TikTok.

The move has sparked conversations about freedom of expression and digital creativity, with critics questioning the severity of the punishment in response to online antics.

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Observers note that such actions highlight the growing scrutiny and regulation of social media content in some countries, raising concerns among youth and digital rights advocates.

Tanzanian President Sends 22 Young TikTok Users to Jail Over “Voice Pranks”