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Egypt bans media coverage of funerals to protect family privacy

Minister of Information Diaa Rashwan has banned the filming of funerals and condolences for any Egyptian citizen out of respect for family privacy.

  • Egypt's Minister of Information, Diaa Rashwan, bans media coverage of funerals.
  • Ban aims to protect family privacy, implemented after consultations.
  • Regulation applies to all citizens, media outlets, and social media.

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