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Latest in Tag: Tawfik Okasha

Court postpones appeal of former MP Tawfik Okasha
The court will review documents presented by Okasha’s defence in their next session in January

New Israel ambassador to Egypt to start Sunday: Israel radio
Egyptian FM Sameh Shoukry visited Israel last week

Al-Shora wins election, replaces Okasha in parliament
The Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC) announced Mohamed Al-Shora as the winner in the Talkha constituency in Daqahleya governorate, who will replace expelled MP Tawfik Okasha.

16 candidates will run for Okasha’s vacant seat in April
Daqahleya electoral commission nominates 16 candidates out of 28

Public officials entangled in controversy increasingly face threat to office
Four state officials have previously left their positions after garnering public censor due to their controversial statements

Prosecutor-general issues travel ban for Tawfik Okasha
Former MP appeals against membership annulment before court; expert says parliament “independent”

Once popular MP Okasha’s fall from glory
Many perceive Tawfik Okasha as being responsible for his expulsion, having antagonised people in high places, including the president

Free Egyptians Party to run for vacant parliamentary seat
Elections to take place in April after Tawfik Okasha’s expulsion from parliament

SEC announces call for elections for vacant parliamentary seat
Former MP Tawfik Okasha was expelled from parliament last Wednesday

Parliament to call for new elections in place of Tawfik Okasha’s vacant seat
Okasha’s dropped membership leaves second empty seat in parliament in less than 6 months

In Cartoon: The Battle of shoe

Al-Faraeen TV channel stops broadcast permanently
Owner Tawfik Okasha lost parliamentary confidence

Parliament expels MP Okasha
Parliamentary majority votes to cancel his membership following Israeli meeting

MP Tawfik Okasha banned from attending 10 parliamentary sessions
Israeli ambassador asserts Okasha’s intention for ‘normalisation with Israeli,’ announces second meeting to occur, amid local controversy

BDS accuses Okasha of “normalising” relations with Israel
A backlash from parliament members and activists after Okasha’s meeting with Israeli Ambassador to Egypt

TV presenter Tawfik Okasha banned for 3 months by Media Free Zone administration
Further controversy on Tawfik Okasha’s parliamentary membership

Faraeen TV anchor Tawfik Okasha arrested
Okasha was sentenced in three different cases to over six months in prison and EGP 110,000 fine

Trial of 25 public figures over ‘insulting the judiciary’ adjourned to 1 October
Judge lifts travel ban for several defendants, including detained activist Abdel Fattah

Al-Faraeen abruptly closed
Controversial satellite channel Al-Faraeen was closed on Saturday

Okasha stirs controversy in Port Said
Ultras Green Eagles call Okasha ‘insignificant’ and accuse him of capitalising on the victims’ blood

Okasha supporters at the High Court
Supporters of the controversial television presenter call on the Prosecutor General to drop charges against him

Okasha: not guilty
Court rules evidence insufficient to convict

ElBaradei can force feed a duck after all
Tawfiq Okasha returns to television, offers fresh start with his enemies

Tawfik Okasha found not guilty of insulting the president
Thirty cases have been filed against the controversial television host.