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EGYPTIAN DIRECTOR JAILED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS!

Filmmaker Omar Salah Marei is behind bars in Cairo, sparking outrage from a global coalition demanding his immediate release.

5/23/2026, 9:48:41 AM

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EGYPTIAN DIRECTOR JAILED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS!

Egyptian director and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei, 35, is currently locked up in Cairo. The reason? Allegedly "spreading false news" through his social media. This shocking news comes from Variety, which reports that Marei's detention is based on trumped-up charges.

The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk isn't standing by. They're demanding Marei's "immediate and unconditional" release, calling out the injustice of his imprisonment. It’s a classic case of speaking truth to power and paying the price.

Fans and fellow filmmakers worldwide are watching closely, hoping for a swift resolution. Will justice prevail, or will Marei remain a prisoner for daring to express himself online? Stay tuned!

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