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Egypt Bans Roblox to Protect Children from Harm

2/5/2026

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Egypt banned the gaming platform Roblox over concerns about child safety and exposure to inappropriate content.
The decision was issued by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation after lawmakers warned of violence and harassment on Roblox.
The move aligns Egypt with Qatar and Turkey, which have restricted Roblox.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called for legislation to protect children from digital dangers.

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Story summary

Egypt banned the gaming platform Roblox over concerns about child safety and exposure to inappropriate content.
The decision was issued by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation after lawmakers warned of violence and harassment on Roblox.
The move aligns Egypt with Qatar and Turkey, which have restricted Roblox.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called for legislation to protect children from digital dangers.