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June 4, 2014

Egyptian Satirist Ends Broadcast over Censorship, Threats 
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In a development many are linking to the Egyptian regime's crackdown on
dissent, Egypt's most popular satirist has announced he is taking his
program off the air. Bassem Youssef's broadcast has been compared to Jon
Stewart’s "The Daily Show" for its comedic take on politics in Egypt
and the Middle East. Yousseff says he is ending his program rather than
face censorship and threats on his life. Youseff was vague on the
pressure he has faced, but suggested the military regime has made it
impossible for him to continue.

 

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