Egypt
On Monday, 21 July, Mostafa Kamel, head of Egypt’s Musicians' Syndicate, announced the suspension of Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama from performing in one of his concerts at the North Coast, citing ‘inappropriate behavior’ during a recent concert where a fan kissed him. Kamel's statement emphasized that the actions observed "violate all Egyptian customs, traditions, and societal values." He underscored that Egypt's stages should not be venues for "inappropriate kisses, suggestive gestures." In response to the decision, Khodr Alama, Ragheb's brother…
