http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Media of Egypt) en-us Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:49:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/tough-crowd-egypt-orders-arrest-for-morsi-satirist?start=0 He's been labelled Egypt's Jon Stewart for taking on Egypt's political and social upheaval with humor and a bevy of comic impersonations. Now popular television presenter Bassem Youssef is in hot water, accused by the government of insulting Islam and the country's president. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:49:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/tough-crowd-egypt-orders-arrest-for-morsi-satirist Bassem Youssef, Al Bernameg, Political satire, Mohamed Morsi, Islam, Egypt, Censorship, Muslim Brotherhood, Presenter, Egyptian Revolution He's been labelled Egypt's Jon Stewart for taking on Egypt's political and social upheaval with humor and a bevy of comic impersonations. Now popular television presenter Bassem Youssef is in hot water, accused by the government of insulting Islam and the country's president. http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-revolution-will-be-televised?start=0 <p>The 2011 Egyptian uprising was notable not just for toppling a dictator, but also for the way protesters used the internet and social media to communicate their messages of change. On the second anniversary of the historic events that changed Egyptian history forever, Mosaic: World News from the Middle East compiles the most dramatic video moments of the revolution, as seen in almost real-time on computer screens around the world.</p> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-revolution-will-be-televised Egyptian Revolution, Tahrir Square, Egyptian Armed Forces, Egypt, Politics of Egypt, Media of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Government of Egypt, Protest, Egyptians The 2011 Egyptian uprising was notable not just for toppling a dictator, but also for the way protesters used the internet and social media to communicate their messages of change. On the second anniversary of the historic 18 days that changed Egyptian history forever, Mosaic: World News from the Middle East compiles the most dramatic video moments of the revolution, as seen in almost real-time on computer screens around the world. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-jon-stewart-in-trouble-for-mocking-morsi?start=0 Some Egyptians fear the new regime is using the old one's tactics to silence critics. Bassem Youssef, a TV satirist often likened to Jon Stewart, is being probed by prosecutors for mocking President Mohamed Morsi and other political figures. The leading opposition newspaper also faces charges.<br /> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:11:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-jon-stewart-in-trouble-for-mocking-morsi Bassem Youssef, Al Bernameg, Media of Egypt, Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, Al-masry Al-youm, Muslim Brotherhood, Political satire, Egyptian television, Censorship Some Egyptians fear the new regime is using the old one's tactics to silence critics. Bassem Youssef, a TV satirist often likened to Jon Stewart, is being probed by prosecutors for mocking President Mohamed Morsi and other political figures. The leading opposition newspaper also faces charges. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-answer-to-jon-stewart-sparks-media-firestorm?start=0 Bassem Youssef, the presenter of a popular "Daily Show"-style Egyptian satirical news program called "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program"), has this week become embroiled in a war of words with several high-profile media personalities in the country, sparking fierce retorts and threats of legal action. The twist? Youssef launched his satirical attack on presenters whose news talk shows are broadcast on the same channel as his own program.<br /> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:33:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-answer-to-jon-stewart-sparks-media-firestorm Bassem Youssef, Al Bernameg, Media of Egypt, Egyptian television, Political satire, Egypt, Satire, Presenter, Television program, Khaled Said Bassem Youssef, the presenter of a popular "Daily Show"-style Egyptian satirical news program called "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program"), has this week become embroiled in a war of words with several high-profile media personalities in the country, sparking fierce retorts and threats of legal action. The twist? Youssef launched his satirical attack on presenters whose news talk shows are broadcast on the same channel as his own program. ---- Bassem Youssef, the presenter of a popular Egyptian satirical news show called "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program"), has this week become embroiled in a war of words with several high-profile media personalities in the country, sparking fierce retorts and threats of legal action. The twist? Youssef launched his satirical attack on presenters whose news talk shows are broadcast on the same channel as his own program. A widely popular Egyptian satirical news show, presented by television host Bassem Youssef, has this week embroiled high-profile media personalities in the country to trade fierce retorts, and warnings of legal action against the host. Youssef, a doctor-cum-comedian who presents his parody show "Elbernameg" (Arabic for "The Program") on the privately-owned "CBC" Egyptian satellite channel, launched a satirical attack on presenters who host news talk shows on the same channel. On Friday, he described a show hosted by Emad Eldeen Adeeb, one of the few media personalities in the country to interview toppled former President Hosni Mubarak, as a snooze-fest, while displaying a picture of a made-up Facebook page. The page's title read "We are all Emad Eldin Adeeb," in reference to the popular Egyptian Facebook page "We are all Khaled Said," an Egyptian who was tortured to death by police officers, sparking mass protests for his cause. In the past, Youssef has become known among Egyptians for poking fun at presidential and media-related problems in the country. In one sketch of the episode, Youssef also lampooned the TV channel, saying it aligned to remnants of the Mubarak regime. But when a cash machine graphic pops up on the screen next Youssef, an intentional tongue-in-cheek reminder to the host that the channel is paying his wage, he changes course and praises CBC for "inciting the revolution," joking that the channel is revolutionary after all. "If Dr. Yousef wants to satirically mock other people's actions and words, then he must know this is a channel with aims towards democracy, which is why no one should take things personally," Adeeb said on his talk show which followed Youssef's. "But there is a red line, for those who understand the real difference between political satire and what can be legally be seen as an insult and defamation," Adeeb added. "Egyptians have a long history as the region's funny men. In many other Arab countries, Egyptians are known as "ibn nukta", or "the son of jokes". The sheer number of jokes from Egypt reveals the importance of humor in daily life," wrote journalist Megan Detrie earlier this month, in an article about surging "political comedy" in the country. But has Youssef taken it too far? The satirist also portrayed news TV host Khairy Ramadan as a media "charity case," as described by Egyptian media, pointing (what he portrayed to be) "too nice," naïve, simple-minded comments made by the presenter about the country being in a bad state. On Sunday Youssef posted on his Twitter account: "BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" prompting over 600 retweets and responses from Twitter users related to Adeeb's threat to pursue legal action against the satirist. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pop-goes-islam?start=0 4Shbab is the first Islamist musical channel ever launched in the Arab world. 4Shbab's story and its protagonists reflect the melting pot of cultural contradictions that is the Middle East today: how to be modern, fond of music, and Muslim? They want the same things anyone else does in the 21st century: fame, glory, and success. But they want it the Islamic way, without compromising their values. Pop Goes Islam will be a way of discovering the inner dynamics of Islam by following Abu Haiba, the boss of the channel, and veiled model Yasmine Osman as they try to achieve their dreams. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pop-goes-islam 4shbab, Music video, Pop music, Women in Arab societies, Egyptian television, Women in Egypt, Women in Islam, Arab world, Arabic language, Islamism 4Shbab is the first Islamist musical channel ever launched in the Arab world. 4Shbab's story and its protagonists reflect the melting pot of cultural contradictions that is the Middle East today: how to be modern, fond of music, and Muslim? ---- They want the same things anyone else does in the 21st century: fame, glory, and success. But they want it the Islamic way, without compromising their values. Pop Goes Islam will be a way of discovering the inner dynamics of Islam by following Abu Haiba, the boss of the channel, and veiled model Yasmine Osman as they try to achieve their dreams. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062212?start=1002 <p>Anti-austerity demonstrations spread across Khartoum after Friday prayers, Palestinians protest Israeli plan to demolish village of Susiya, humanitarian crisis looms in southern Yemen as war on terror continues, and more.</p> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062212 Israel, Palestinians, Economy of Sudan, Susya, Syria-Turkey relations, Kabul, Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Middle East Peace Process, Shaul Mofaz Egyptian media says the Election Commission is expected to declare former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq winner of the presidential runoff. Ahram Online says government sources are saying Shafiq will be announced the winner Sunday evening. The news website also says that Western diplomats in Cairo have been told about the decision. Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is saying it will give a firm response to those who want to harm the public interest. The ruling general says that it was the two presidential runoff candidates who caused division in the country. They said Shafiq and Morsy's move to declare victory ahead of official results had heightened tensions in the country. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-053012?start=35 Al-Alam reports that in secret talks last week, Egyptian presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq assured American politicians that he would crush the revolution if he could, and that he would prevent Islamists from gaining power. Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-053012 Iran, Israel, Iran-Israel relations, Sudan, Syria, Ahmed Shafiq, 2012 South Sudan–Sudan border conflict, Zainab Alkhawaja, Afghanistan War, Iran-Saudi Arabia relations Presenter, Female #1 Egyptian media sources revealed that in a secret dialogue last week, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq assured American politicians that he would crush the revolutionaries and execute them if they oppose the election results, and that he would not abandon Mubarak. Newspapers also uncovered Shafiq's threats that he will deploy the army and tanks into the streets, if protests erupt against him if he wins the runoff elections. Reporter, Male #1 In between building a new republic and returning to the oppressive past, Egypt is witnessing a political disappointment in light of the heated electoral battle between Mohamed Morsy and Ahmed Shafiq. Despite what appears to be a likely triumph of Morsy, versus a slim chance of Shafiq gaining more votes, the role of regional and international players and their plans will make it difficult to predict the election results thus far. Political observers believe it has become certain that Lieutenant General Shafiq, backed by the military institution and affiliated with the former regime, will not win the battle against Morsy in the runoff, unless foreign powers interfere in the matter. Reporter, Male #1 This information was confirmed in a secret meeting last week between Shafiq and American officials and businessmen. Shafiq assured them that he will crush the revolutionaries if they oppose the election results. He considers Mubarak his role model and he will never abandon him. Guest, Male #2 (Egyptian TV Anchor) When asked about who your role model is, you said, your father is your first role model. And the second is President Mubarak, who manages to balance between fairness and leniency. Guest, Male #3 (Ahmed Shafiq, Presidential Candidate) I still say the same thing; until the end of my days, I will still say the same. Reporter, Male #1 Journalist Ala'a al-Aswani uncovered this information by quoting his sources, and also according to the American newspaper, The New York Times, which published the closed-door secret talks. Al-Aswani confirmed that Shafiq pledged to the US to protect its interests, repress the forces rejecting the US projects, fight the Islamic movement, and prevent it from spreading. Guest, Male #3 (Ahmed Shafiq, Egyptian Presidential Candidate) I will put everyone in their place. I know who they meet with, and I will be watching them. Reporter, Male #1 For his part, Major-General Mohsen el-Fangary, member of the Supreme Council of Armed Forces, called on the people to question Shafiq regarding his statements saying he will send the army and tanks into the streets to protect him, if the people oppose his victory in the elections. Reporter, Male #1 In this context, the Jerusalem Post, quoting Raphael Israeli, a specialist in the Middle Eastern affairs in the Israeli entity, considered Shafiq to be Israel's only hope. The newspapers explained that many Egyptians consider Shafiq a modified version of Mubarak. It asserted that the decision-makers in the Israeli entity view Shafiq, pragmatically and morally, as the continuation of the deposed president's alliance with Washington, and what it referred to as a strategic partnership with Israel. Amid these dangerous developments of Shafiq's ideology and methodology, political observers believe that abandoning the square was a strategic mistake in the path of the Egyptian revolution. They also believe that the upcoming phase calls for popular and political coalitions in order to protect the revolution and its goals. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712?start=985 <p>Renewed clashes erupt in Lebanon's Tripoli as Hezbollah is blamed, Israel and Iran beat the drums of war ahead of nuclear talks in Baghdad, the White House threatens to target anyone 'obstructing' transition in Yemen, and more.</p> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Tel Aviv, Tripoli, Lebanon, Iran-Israel relations, US-Yemen relations, US-Israel relations, Al Wefaq, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Eli Yishai Presenter, Male #1 Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of the Military Supreme Council, vowed to secure an ideal election worthy of post-revolution Egypt. Tantawi's vows flowed in the direction of the judiciary's statements, which aimed to disperse the Egyptian people's fears of fraudulent elections, following the numerous violations cited in several presidential candidates' campaigns. From Cairo, Tawfiq Ahmed reports. Reporter, Male #2 The presidential elections are nearing, and the politicians' voices are rising to stress the importance of guaranteeing that the elections will not be fraudulent. This talk was not taken lightly by the elections committee, which declares the integrity of the process, which is supervised by 14,000 judges, and monitored by nearly 50 civil organizations and about 900 correspondents, in addition to popular observation. But in light of the immunity enjoyed by the electoral committee, concerns still linger. Guest, Male #3 (Ahmed Aqil, Freedom and Justice Party) What assures us regarding the integrity of the elections is the law that was passed by parliament, which guarantees that each candidate will receive the results of the elections in the sub-committees. Each committee will issue a copy of a sealed document to each candidate, so that the process looks transparent and clear to all the candidates. Reporter, Male #2 As the advertising campaigns continue, a research center that monitors the performance of the media's election coverage issued an unprecedented report confirming the bias of satellite channels. Guest, Male #4 (Dr. Safwat al-Alam, Head of the Media Coverage Evaluation Committee) The channels that have interests are not committed to being neutral. And the channels that cover the elections, which they see as a big political event, are keen to have a neutral approach. Those channels will receive thanks and praise from the committee members. Reporter, Male #2 Media outlets that stray away from neutrality have often impacted the voters' opinions one way or another, along with the efforts of persuasion being exerted by the candidates on the campaign trail. This matter makes it difficult to predict who will win the presidential office, especially since the polls show many contradictions. The election campaigns continue with vigor, amid accusations exchanged between the candidates that play on the weaknesses of each party: This one was part of the old regime, and that one was a member of an outlawed group; as for this one, he is not fit for the presidency. This is an atmosphere entirely new to Egyptian voters. However, surrounded by growing political awareness, they are more capable of choosing their candidates. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-egypt-tv-presenters-unable-to-hide-emotions-over-soccer-disaster?start=0 On-screen commentators from Al-Ahly's own TV station are left visibly distraught as they listen to emotional accounts of the scenes of violence that killed 74 people in Port Said stadium. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:07:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-egypt-tv-presenters-unable-to-hide-emotions-over-soccer-disaster Port Said, Egypt, Al-Ahly, Football in Egypt, Al-Masry Club, Media of Egypt, Football, Violence, Riot, Television station On-screen commentators from Al-Ahly's own TV station are left visibly distraught as they listen to emotional accounts of the scenes of violence that killed 74 people in Port Said stadium. Video courtesy of El-Ahly.com http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-gilad-shalit-calls-for-peace-in-first-interview?start=0 In an interview shortly after his release, Gilad Shalit, 25, looked tired and dazed, hesitating as he replied to questions from an Egyptian TV reporter. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:08:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-gilad-shalit-calls-for-peace-in-first-interview Gilad Shalit, Middle East Peace Process, Prisoner exchange, Israel, Hamas, Palestinian prisoners in Israel, Gaza, Egypt, Media of Egypt, Telegraph.co.uk In an interview shortly after his release, Gilad Shalit, 25, looked tired and dazed, hesitating as he replied to questions from an Egyptian TV reporter. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082411?start=884 <p>Libyan regime accuses NATO of war profiteering as opposition places bounty on Gaddafi's head, Yemenis push for victory before Eid ul-Fitr while Saleh plans military assault, Bahrain's opposition bloc shuns election deadline, and more.</p> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082411 Israel, Libya, Gaza, Israel Defense Forces, Hamas, Eid ul-Fitr, Tripoli, Eilat, Gaza blockade, Palestine The IDF did everything it could to prevent Egyptian troops from getting injured during the hot pursuit after the terrorist who carried out the attack near Eilat last Thursday. This, according to an inquiry conducted by both the IDF and the Egyptian army. The IDF probe reveals that at least three of the terrorists were Egyptian citizens. General Staff Planning branch head, Amir Eshel, who traveled to Cairo earlier this week to present the Egyptians with the findings of the initial probe, also brought photographic evidence of the IDF's claims, which shows that contrary to Egyptian media reports, IDF helicopters explicitly avoided hitting Egyptian military vehicles and troops stationed at the border. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-081811?start=1268 <p>Israel pounds Gaza in retaliation for unclaimed attacks on Eilat, more opposition groups plan to boycott Bahrain's parliamentary elections, Libyan opposition fears bloodbath as rebels claim Tripoli advance, and more.</p> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-081811 Egypt, Israel, Gaza, Eilat, Israel Defense Forces, Protest, Shooting, Sinai Peninsula, Egyptian Revolution, Libya Presenter, Female #1 Joining us today to discuss the media's role before and after the January 25 Revolution is Mr. Gamal Zaida, managing editor of Ahram newspaper's political section. Welcome to our show Mr. Zaida. Guest, Male #1 Thank you very much. Presenter, Female #1 Let's watch the following clip then start our conversation on the media. We have seen substantial changes in the media since the revolution. Unfortunately, the press, and especially the state-run media, used to serve the authorities and if you allow me to say so, it used to clearly serve the authorities. The post-revolution change has been radical, as some are saying, and even al-Ahram newspaper issued a supplement in the name of the youth of Tahrir. Guest, Male #1 (Gamal Zaida, Managing Editor at Ahram Newspaper) You are right. It is clear that the post-January 25 change has been tangible, just as you said. In Egypt, we used to live in a police state, which means that the security controls many aspects of life. A university professor could not be hired until receiving approval by the security apparatus; to form a local association, approval by the security was also needed; any activity within society needed to get the approval of the security first. So this apparatus used to control all activities in Egypt including the media and there was no difference between independent media and state-run media. On the contrary, the editor-in-chief of the state-run press used to receive instructions from the government or government institutions. However, the majority of journalists are free journalists and have no relation to the issue. Former editors-in-chief used to make over 1.5 million every month, meaning they were drawing in money. In turn, that editor-in-chief would immediately carry out any request that was submitted. It was a period of hypocrisy and insincerity. The president would be praised as if he was Egypt's pharaoh and the ruler who could never do wrong. It was obvious for the editor-in-chief but a large number of journalists had no connection to this issue. The opinion section in al-Ahram didn't have any connection to this issue. The opinion section in al-Ahram has always welcomed writers affiliated to various political parties, from the most rightist to the most leftist. Presenter, Female #1 But newspapers impose a certain policy that defines the paper's character; it decides who its writers are. Guest, Male #1 The headlines and the editor-in-chief are decided on but that's it. There has been noticeable change. The range of subjects and the freedom that was found after January 25 greatly expanded. Today, everyone can be subjected to criticism, including the president of the country. At the moment we don't have a head of state so criticism is even directed at the Military Council. The Military Council is being criticized by al-Ahram newspaper and some state newspapers as well. The independent newspapers used to play the same game. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072111?start=1380 <p>NATO raid kills three civilians in eastern Afghanistan, humanitarian situation in Yemen's Saada remains poor one year after the war, Egypt's revolution ushers in a new era of media freedom, and more.</p> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072111 Protest, Israel, Syria, Yemen, Homs, Egypt, Syrian Civil War, Syrian army, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Egyptian Revolution Presenter, Male #1 "Gunshot" is the title of the documentary that won first place at Cairo University's Mass Media Faculty graduation projects. The film documents the events of the 18-day-long January 25 Revolution from the very beginning. Presenter, Female #1 The film displays the events that occurred before and after the revolution and confirms the extent of the freedom delivered by the revolution. Reporter, Male #2 It seems as though the January 25 Revolution has become a secret code for all creative and brilliant work. It influenced all graduation projects submitted by Cairo University's students of the Mass Media Faculty. These projects were well received by all professors and students because of the contemporary issues they raised that speak of our reality in a more courageous way. Guest, Male #3 (Dr. Imad Makkawi, Dean of Cairo University's Mass Media Faculty) The films are well produced and the students freely expressed and visualized Egypt's situation today. This will also reoccur in the near future. Guest, Female #2 (Jihan Yusri, Training Supervisor at the Media Faculty) They had an idea and the writing was good. They put in a lot of effort. Guest, Male #4 (Dr. Adli Rida, Head of Radio and Television Department) This makes us happy for the future of Egypt's media. A new generation is graduating; it is highly conscientious and capable of conveying the media's message with a high level of professionalism. Reporter, Male #2 "Gunshot" is a bold documentary submitted by students. It generated significant attention for the events it covered during the various phases of the revolution, from its beginning until today. The students proved to truly be the revolutionaries of modern Egyptian media. Guest, Female #3 (Shima Zhaki, student member of film production team) We reenacted some of the revolution's events. Those who watch the film will further understand the events. Guest, Female #4 (Rim Ahmed, student member of film production team) When deposed President Hosni Mubarak would make his speeches as people were dying and being martyred in Tahrir Square, he would say, "I will live, and die on the land of this country." Guest, Female #5 (Nada Khaled, student member of film production team) In "Gunshot," we tried to depict reality and our hardships at this very moment. Reporter, Male #2 The student graduation projects in the Mass Media Faculty showcased bold clips and reenactments that we have not seen in Egyptian media for a long time. This proves that the era of genuine freedom has taken its first steps following the January 25 Revolution. Mohamed Helmi, Nile TV. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org