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Egypt’s satirist to be investigated over program

YoopyaOct 29, 2013March 6, 20240

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s top prosecutor on Monday ordered an investigation into a complaint that satirist Bassem Youssef, known as the country’s “Jon Stewart,” harmed

Egypt ruling party slams US ‘interference’ over satirist

YoopyaApr 3, 20130

Egypt’s ruling Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) has accused the US of “interference” after it criticised legal action against a TV satirist. Bassem Youssef was

Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef released on bail

YoopyaApr 1, 20130

The popular Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef has been released on bail, after questioning by prosecutors over allegations he insulted Islam and President Mohammed Morsi. He