Cairo Prosecutors Order Dancer’s Release on EGP 5,000 Bail Over Social Media Videos

Public prosecutors in Cairo have ordered the release of a dancer on bail of EGP 5,000 after she was accused of posting videos on social media that allegedly violated public decency.

The accusations concern her dancing in the clips, which authorities alleged was indecent, as well as her wearing a dance costume said to breach applicable requirements.

The case stems from videos the dancer shared on social media. The information provided did not identify her or specify which platforms carried the clips.

The prosecution’s decision concerns her release on bail, rather than a ruling on the allegations. No further details about the status of the case were provided.