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Millionaire Copt Sets Up Satellite TV For Dealing With Rising Religious Conservatism In Egypt

Millionaire Egyptian Copt Najib Suwairis has announced his intention to set up two new satellite television channels aimed at dealing with the rise of religious conservatism in Egypt, both religious and social.

Regarding the increased number of women who veil themselves in Egypt, Suwairis said that he was "not opposed to the veil, but when I walk down the street I feel like I'm in Iran."

Source: alwatanvoice.com, November 8, 2007

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