The television censorship committee in Egypt has decided to delete scenes deemed inappropriate from television dramas such as Al Aar and Al Haijah Zahra that will be aired during the month of Ramadan. Scenes considered inappropriate include those that have sexual connotations and that talk about drugs and secret marriage.
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Egypt: TV programmes censored during Ramadan
The television censorship committee in Egypt has decided to delete scenes deemed inappropriate from television dramas such as Al Aar and Al Haijah Zahra that will be aired during the month of Ramadan. Scenes considered inappropriate include those that have sexual connotations and that talk about drugs and secret marriage.
09 Aug 10
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