head of the Supreme Media Council Makram Mohamed Ahmed – File PhotoCAIRO – 24 January 2018: Head of the Supreme Media Regulatory Council Makram Mohamed Ahmed issued decision No. It has also seen the inaction of the media workers to do their part to prevent these violations, though the program presenter, editor and director have the right to interfere with suspension or prevention of the program, according to the media regulations and law,” the decision clarified.Ahmed stated that the resolution was issued following the review of law No. 92 of 2016 and presidential decree No. 185 of 2017, in addition to the recommendation of the Monitoring and Complaints Committee.In one of the most recent cases of inciting violence against citizens, lawyer Mohamed Ahmed Bahnasy, known as Nabih al-Wahsh, took a chance of his appearance on a TV program to declare his violent opinions and thoughts.Wahsh was a guest on a TV program on October 18, during which he participated in a debate over a draft law aimed at fighting prostitution. Wahsh was charged with threatening public order and security, as well as incitement to harm citizens.

Source: Egypt Today January 24, 2018 17:15 UTC