Egyptian journalist Yosri Fouda, a prominent investigative reporter and television host, has parted ways with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle after at least three separate allegations of sexual misconduct came to light in recent weeks. In a statement released on Friday evening, Deutsche Welle announced that allegations of sexual harassment against one of its former employees have proven credible, adding that the accused person no longer works for the German broadcaster. Deutsche Welle refused to release the name of the accused, but it is believed that the former employee is Yosri Fouda. In an email to the Associated Press, Deutsche Welle spokesman Christoph Jumpelt said that Yosri Fouda, who joined the German network in 2016, is no longer working at Deutsche Welle. Jumpelt, however, refused to comment on the reasoning despite Fouda’s sudden exit. “As a general rule, we are not commenting on speculations or on matters specific to any individuals,” said Jumpelt to the Associated Press. Fouda, who came to prominence in Egypt following the 2011 revolution and is a staunch critic of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, has not commented on Deutsche Welle’s latest statement. Fouda slams ‘unfounded’ reports Allegations of sexual…
Prominent Egyptian Journalist Yosri Fouda Accused of Sexual Misconduct
September 15, 2018
