President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday stressed Egypt’s commitment to freedom of expression, insisting his office was not behind a probe against a popular satirist that has raised international concerns. “The presidency reiterates the importance of freedom of expression and fully respects…
What does the future hold for Egypt ?
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Egypt’s ‘Jon Stewart’ Bassem Youssef freed on bail
Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef was released on bail on Sunday after nearly five hours of questioning over alleged insults to the president and religion, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression in post-revolt Egypt. Youssef, whose weekly programme Albernameg (The Show) has pushed the…
Egyptian satirist interrogated for criticizing Mohammed Morsi
CAIRO (AP) — A popular television satirist known as Egypt’s Jon Stewart appeared Sunday before prosecutors for interrogation after an arrest warrant was issued against him for allegedly insulting Islam and the country’s leader.Bassem Youssef is the most prominent critic of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to be called in for questioning in recent weeks in what the opposition says is a campaign to intimidate critics. It followed warrants for five prominent anti-government activists accused of instigating violence.Youssef, the host of the weekly show “ElBernameg” or “The Program,” is known for his skits lampooning Morsi and Egypt’s newly empowered Islamist political class, but also mocks the opposition and the media.Several dozen supporters gathered outside the public prosecutor’s office as he presented himself for questioning, a day after the warrant was first reported in the media.The media also intently followed the comedian’s interrogation. He first tweeted a series of quips from the prosecutor’s office. “They asked me the color of my eyes. Really,” one read.Continue Reading… … Read More
Egypt issues arrest warrant for satirist
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U.S. worried about Egypt’s rise in sexual violence
The United States on Friday expressed concern about a rise in sexual violence and gang rapes in Egypt and condemned local politicians who have said the women are to blame. The response came after a string of reports by AFP and other media outlets about women who are speaking out about rape and…
Hamas Denies Role in Attack on Egyptian Military Post
The tension between Hamas and Egypt sharpens after Egyptian newspaper
“Al-Ahram Al-Arabi” accuses three top members of Hamas of being involved
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