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Monday, 31 October 2016

Mehwar decides not to air Genena interview

Mehwar Television Network opted against airing an interview with former head of the Central Auditing Organisation Hesham Genena, Al Masry Al Youm reports. Genena was removed from office by presidential decree and is currently facing corruption charges. The interview was intended to be the first episode showcasing host Moataz El Demerdash’s return to the channel. Al Masry Al Youm says the channel, much to El Demerdash’s chagrin, opted against airing the episode either because it saw that its timing was “unsuitable” or because Genena insisted on watching the final edit before it aired. Later yesterday, sources said the interview could be aired either today or on Saturday. The story has crossed over to the international media with a piece by the excellent Maggie Michael for the Associated Press.

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