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Slew of strange bills brings more controversy for Egypt's parliament

Proposed legislation on topics such as charging fees to access Facebook and restricting baby names has led many Egyptians to complain that the country’s legislators aren’t tackling the nation's pressing problems.

A general view of Egypt's parliament in Cairo, Egypt, February 16, 2017. Picture taken February 16, 2017. REUTERS/Atef Hussein - RTS10OFE
A general view of Egypt's parliament in Cairo, Feb. 16, 2017. — REUTERS/Atef Hussein

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