Veteran journalist slams Egypt's military government on Facebook
Veteran journalist slams Egypt's military government on Facebook
Blog: A well-known left-leaning Egyptian journalist has stirred up controversy after he commented on Egypt's military-dominated political system.
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16 Sep, 2015
Fouda established Doha-based Al Jazeera's office in London [Twitter]
Prominent investigative reporter Yosri Fouda has come under fire on social media this week for a comment on Facebook that was highly critical of the political system in Egypt.
Social media users considered the post so controversial that many insulted him, eventually forcing Fouda to delete the controversial comment.
"When we have a prime minister who can change the ministers of defence and interior, or even dare to even suggest it, then we can say we have real government," the veteran journalist said.
A new cabinet will be named by Egypt's prime minister designate before the end of the week, following the resignation of the entire government last week amid growing anger at corruption.
Egypt is currently ruled by general-turned-politician Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after he ousted the country's first non-military leader in 2013. Historically, Egyptian politics have been dominated by the military and police.
"I have no problem with people having different opinions, but it has to be done politely and respectfully for everyone and all opinions. I know that some [of the comments] are from fake accounts and from the government's electronic committee," said Fouda.
"I have no problem with them honouring us with their presence from time to time but politely and respectfully," he added.
Many social media users commented on the post before it was deleted.
"Give me an example we should follow in any country where a prime minister can change the ministers of defence and interior," said Mahmoud Rida.
"Mr Fouda, do you think in major powers whether it is the US, Russia, the UK etc, the prime minister is the one who chooses or dismisses the minister of defence?" asked Haitham Amer.
Mohammed Abd al-Fattah said: "Mr Fouda, you are for anything that is against the state."
Social media users considered the post so controversial that many insulted him, eventually forcing Fouda to delete the controversial comment.
"When we have a prime minister who can change the ministers of defence and interior, or even dare to even suggest it, then we can say we have real government," the veteran journalist said.
A new cabinet will be named by Egypt's prime minister designate before the end of the week, following the resignation of the entire government last week amid growing anger at corruption.
Egypt is currently ruled by general-turned-politician Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after he ousted the country's first non-military leader in 2013. Historically, Egyptian politics have been dominated by the military and police.
"I have no problem with people having different opinions, but it has to be done politely and respectfully for everyone and all opinions. I know that some [of the comments] are from fake accounts and from the government's electronic committee," said Fouda.
"I have no problem with them honouring us with their presence from time to time but politely and respectfully," he added.
Many social media users commented on the post before it was deleted.
"Give me an example we should follow in any country where a prime minister can change the ministers of defence and interior," said Mahmoud Rida.
"Mr Fouda, do you think in major powers whether it is the US, Russia, the UK etc, the prime minister is the one who chooses or dismisses the minister of defence?" asked Haitham Amer.
Mohammed Abd al-Fattah said: "Mr Fouda, you are for anything that is against the state."
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