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CBC owner, director to be interrogated in Bassem Youssef case
Egypt
April 22, 2013
CBC owner, director to be interrogated in Bassem Youssef case
The owner and executive director of the private satellite TV channel CBC will be interrogated by the public prosecutor’s office…
Another report filed against satirist Bassem Youssef
Egypt
April 1, 2013
Another report filed against satirist Bassem Youssef
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdullah referred a new complaint against satirist television host Bassem Youssef accusing him of inciting violence for…
Cabinet may reconsider ban on new satellite channels
Egypt
March 14, 2013
Cabinet may reconsider ban on new satellite channels
The Cabinet is reconsidering the ban on issuing new permits for private satellite channels, state-run news agency MENA reported…
Comedian Bassem Youssef charged with defaming Morsy, again
Egypt
March 4, 2013
Comedian Bassem Youssef charged with defaming Morsy, again
Comedian Bassem Youssef has been accused of defaming President Mohamed Morsy in a lawsuit filed by 12 individuals. Prosecutor General…
After caller insults Morsy, radio anchor investigated for defamation
Egypt
February 4, 2013
After caller insults Morsy, radio anchor investigated for defamation
Radio anchor Reyada Samir is reportedly under investigation for defaming President Mohamed Morsy after a caller allegedly insulted the president…
Morsy: Elections to take place sometime in three, four months
Egypt
January 24, 2013
Morsy: Elections to take place sometime in three, four months
Elections for the House of Representatives should take place within three to four months, President Mohamed Morsy announced at a…