Egyptian Satirist Bassem Youssef’s Show Suspended Just Before Airing 🚫

Popular Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef's television program was abruptly suspended moments before broadcast on CBC, sparking controversy and raising questions about media freedom in Egypt.

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A popular Egyptian satirist has had his television show suspended minutes before it was due to go on air. The private CBC channel says Bassem Youssef had not been following editorial policy, but did not give any more details. It has been a week since the show triggered complaints after it poked fun at military leaders. Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports from Cairo.

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