Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry
Summary
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda recovered access to her TikTok account after it was temporarily restricted. This happened following international media interest and pressure from some organizations. TikTok restored her account, but her videos face new visibility limits, and people must enter her full username to find her.Key Facts
- Bisan Owda is a journalist from Gaza with 1.4 million TikTok followers.
- Her TikTok account was temporarily restricted due to concerns about impersonation.
- International media attention and organizational pressure helped her regain account access.
- Followers need to type her full username to locate her TikTok account.
- TikTok told The New Arab that her account was reinstated after review.
- Many of Owda's videos are now marked as not eligible for recommendations on TikTok.
- Owda is recognized for her reporting on the Gaza conflict, earning awards like Emmy and Peabody.
- Since October 2023, at least 207 Palestinian journalists have died in Gaza, primarily due to Israeli forces.
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