Information Minister
“Proud” female Maspero staffer tipped for ministry post
Egypt
July 14, 2013
“Proud” female Maspero staffer tipped for ministry post
Dorreya Sharaf Eddin has expressed her pride after being tipped to become the first woman from Maspero to head the…
Journalist considers legal action over ‘harassment’ from minister
Egypt
April 14, 2013
Journalist considers legal action over ‘harassment’ from minister
A female Egyptian journalist said she is considering legal action against Information Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud over his response to…
Information minister: Media must defend government
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Information minister: Media must defend government
The media plays an important role in raising awareness and must “support the government against rioters who vandalize properties,”…
Former information minister released on bail over defaming revolution
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Former information minister released on bail over defaming revolution
Former Information Minister Anas al-Fiqqi was released Wednesday on LE5,000 bail and pending investigation in charges of disseminating false news…
Update: State TV presenter says cutting of broadcast part of “Brotherhoodization”
Egypt
December 3, 2012
Update: State TV presenter says cutting of broadcast part of “Brotherhoodization”
After holding a burial shroud on-air on her Sunday evening show to protest the Muslim Brotherhood, state media presenter Hala…
Former minister suffers heart attack in prison
Egypt
November 1, 2012
Former minister suffers heart attack in prison
Former Information Minister Anas al-Fiqqi was transferred to Qasr al-Aini Hospital Thursday after suffering from a heart attack at al-Qanater…
Govt promises change in state media content
Egypt
August 17, 2012
Govt promises change in state media content
The content of state media will change in the coming months, Information Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud told reporters Thursday evening. Leading…
Courts reverses veiled TV presenter ban
Egypt
January 1, 2012
Courts reverses veiled TV presenter ban
The Alexandria Administrative Court annulled Sunday the Information Ministry's decision to ban a female TV presenter on channel 5 from…
Ministers accused of trumping up charges in cabinet clashes
Egypt
December 21, 2011
Ministers accused of trumping up charges in cabinet clashes
Egyptian prosecutors on Wednesday began investigating accusations that two of Egypt's new ministers trumped up charges against suspects arrested for…
New information minister: Free speech is the basis of state media
Egypt
December 12, 2011
New information minister: Free speech is the basis of state media
The policy of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) will be based on freedom of expression and will make…