Sudanese actor Mahmoud al-Sarraj has caused widespread uproar in the past few hours after offensive posts against Egyptians were recirculated on social media sites, sparking public outrage in Egypt and Sudan.
Repeating a statement increases anger
Investigations revealed that these statements were not isolated incidents but were repeated several times, leading some people to call for al-Sarraj to be banned from operating in Egypt.
Trade union intervention
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Acting Profession Syndicate announced through a press statement that it will urgently investigate this crisis, and Captain Ashraf Zaki confirmed that the syndicate will discuss the situation and take appropriate decisions at a meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
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Meanwhile, in a press statement, Mahmoud Al-Sarraj denied the legitimacy of posts insulting Egyptians, emphasized his love for Egypt and his place of residence, and indicated that the content published on “social media” has nothing to do with him, emphasizing his love for his country and the fact that he has lived in Egypt for five years and that half of his family lives in Egypt.
Sudanese actor Mahmoud al-Sarraj has caused a stir in recent hours after he spread offensive posts against Egyptians on social media, sparking anger among Egyptian and Sudanese citizens.
Repeated statements cause anger
An investigation revealed that these comments were not isolated incidents, but were repeated several times, leading to calls for al-Sarraj to be banned from working in Egypt.
Trade union intervention
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Actors Syndicate announced through a press statement that it would urgently investigate the crisis, and the head of the syndicate, Ashraf Zaki, confirmed that the syndicate will discuss the situation and take appropriate decisions at a meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
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In contrast, in a press statement, Mahmoud Al-Sarraj denied the authenticity of the offensive posts about Egyptians, affirmed his love for Egypt and Egyptian residency, indicated that the content published on “social media” has nothing to do with him, and emphasized his love for the country and the fact that he has lived in Egypt for five years and half of his family lives there.
