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Egyptian TV host’s comments on hijab spark debate, probe by media watchdog

Egyptian TV host’s comments on hijab spark debate, probe by media watchdog

BEN BARKWAI and MENNA A FAROUK  AN Egyptian TV presenter is being investigated by the country's media watchdog after she said women who wore the hijab were "100,000-times better" than those who shunned the traditional headscarf, sparking a fierce online debate. Women's dress is a sensitive issue in the largely conservative Muslim nation, and while some praised Radwa el-Sherbiny for defending women who opt to wear the headscarf, critics accused the chat show host of fanning prejudice. "(Commenting) whether against hijabi or non-hijabi women is hateful, refers to a lack of respect and acceptance of other people and incites violence,"…
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