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Egyptian network suspends TV satirist

Bassem Youseff has often been called "Egypt's Jon Stewart," who is popular for his political satire. His television network pulled him off the air after a skit poking fun at General Abdul Fattah al Sisi, the leader of the current military government. This has prompted concerns about free speech. Clarissa Ward reports.
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