Telephone lines in Egypt to report "false news"

The Egyptian public prosecutor's office said Monday that it had allocated telephone lines to receive reports on Whatsapp service or SMS messages on any "false news and rumors" that harm citizens or the security of the country.

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lady holding a mobile phone Source: Pexels


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