Libya's culture clampdown silences popular rap music

Libyan rap, which thrived amid political turmoil and social issues, faces a crackdown as authorities in both the East and West impose stringent content regulations. Rappers now require permissions to perform, reflecting increased influence of Salafist ideology and further restriction of personal freedoms.

Libya's culture clampdown silences popular rap music

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Libyan rap, which thrived amid political turmoil and social issues, faces a crackdown as authorities in both the East and West impose stringent content regulations. Rappers now require permissions to perform, reflecting increased influence of Salafist ideology and further restriction of personal freedoms.