Egypt pursues criminal investigation into Egyptian academic studying in Italy | Malay Mail

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CAIRO, Feb 17 —The Egyptian public prosecutor’s office is pursuing a criminal investigation into an Egyptian researcher studying in Italy on charges of spreading fake news that posed a threat to security and social stability, it said yesterday. Patrick Zaki, a graduate student at the University...

Monday, 17 Feb 2020 07:58 PM MYT

Zaki is being investigated over charges of “broadcasting false news aimed at disrupting security and social peace and for using the internet to disrupt public order and endanger society,” the prosecutor’s statement said. The prosecutor’s statement said there “were no visible signs of injuries” on Zaki while he was being questioned, and that Zaki himself denied the existence of any injuries.Authorities say curbing fictitious news is necessary for national security. They regularly accuse researchers and news outlets of a lack of professionalism in covering Egypt and urge reporters to use only official outlets as sources.

 

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