Details of the Complaint Submitted to the Media Council
The Supreme Council for Media Regulation, headed by Engineer Khaled Abdelaziz, received a complaint filed by Dr. Nawal El-Degwi against a Facebook account named “Amr ELDegwi,” over posts and statements she considered harmful to her reputation.
Allegations of Controversial Content
Content of the Complaint
Nawal El-Degwi stated in her complaint that the account in question regularly publishes news and statements that she believes cause her harm, requesting that the relevant authorities intervene and take necessary action.
Request to Stop Publication
The complaint included a clear request to stop any content or posts that could directly or indirectly harm her, and to review all material published by the account in question.
Actions Taken by the Media Council
Referral to the Complaints Committee
The council immediately referred the complaint to the Complaints Committee, chaired by journalist Essam El-Amir, vice president of the council, to review the details and examine the claims made.
Summoning the Account Owner
The committee decided to summon the person responsible for the account to an official hearing session as part of the investigation process and to assess all aspects of the complaint.
Legal Framework of the Procedures
The council confirmed that the committee will take appropriate measures in accordance with the Press and Media Regulation Law No. 180 of 2018 and its executive regulations, ensuring compliance with media content standards and legal guidelines.
Why did Nawal El-Degwi file the complaint?
Because of Facebook posts she considered harmful to her reputation.
What action did the Media Council take?
The complaint was referred to the Complaints Committee and the account owner was summoned for a hearing.
What is the name of the Facebook account involved?
An account named “Amr ELDegwi.”
What law governs the council’s actions?
Law No. 180 of 2018 regulating the press and media and its executive regulations.
