Jon Stewart-style Egypt political satire of Bassem Youseff dangerous but heroic work in turbulence of national politics

Satirist’s TV return angers both sides in polarized Egypt

AFP – Egyptians packed cafes Friday to watch the return of famed TV satirist Bassem Youssef, wondering if he would dare to mock the army that toppled Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. After four months off the air, Youssef — known as ‘Egypt’s Jon Stewart”. | Democracy, elections and voting