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Egypt considering banning Al Jazeera for 'threatening stability and national security'

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ANI Washington

Egypt is assessing the legal status of the Al Jazeera Mubasher (Live) satellite channel.

Egytian officials have accused the network of threatening stability and national security.

According to the Washington Times, The Cabinet of Egypt, the nation's chief governing body, also decided to form a committee of independent public figures to document recent events in the war-torn country.

The meeting was called to review the efforts of the police and armed forces in maintaining security.

Since the military ousted Mohammed Morsi, his supporters have burned at least 44 churches and ransacked more than 20 other Christian institutions throughout Egypt.

Egypt's military has declared open season on Muslim Brotherhood protesters, killing more than 500.

 

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First Published: Aug 22 2013 | 11:17 AM IST

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