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Egyptian MP Mohamed Anwar al-Sadat, nephew of former president Anwar Sadat, was accused of "belittling" Egypt's parliament with his criticism. (AFP/File)

March 1st, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Egyptian lawmaker expelled from parliament for criticism on human rights record

Last month, Mohamed Anwar al-Sadat criticized parliament's leaders over extravagant spending at a time of economic hardship for millions of Egyptians.