Egypt dismisses minister after prophet comments

Egypt’s prime minister has sacked Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zend after his controversial remarks about imprisoning “the prophet” went viral. Ahmed el-Zend was on a private Egyptian channel discussing his opponents on Friday when the interviewer asked him whether he would imprison journalists. “Even if it’s the prophet – peace and prayers upon him,” Zend said […]

Egypt’s prime minister has sacked Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zend after his controversial remarks about imprisoning “the prophet” went viral.
Ahmed el-Zend was on a private Egyptian channel discussing his opponents on Friday when the interviewer asked him whether he would imprison journalists.
“Even if it’s the prophet – peace and prayers upon him,” Zend said before quickly repenting. He then added that anyone who is at fault will be imprisoned “regardless of their stature”.