Controversial MP/TV host Tawfek Okasha announces candidacy for Egypt parliament speaker

Sunday 10 Jan 2016

Six other members also said they want to be speakers; candidates given 3 minutes to introduce resume; voting underway

Tawfiq Okasha
Screenshot from State TV of MP Tawfek Okasha, a candidate for parliament speaker addressing the first parliament session on Sunday 10 January, 2016
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