CAIRO: An Egyptian government official has blamed the animated “Tom and Jerry” series for allegedly spreading a culture of violence.
The accusations by Salah Abdel-Sadek, head of State Information Service, which is affiliated with the presidency, came at a forum held in Cairo this week.
Abdel-Sadek told academics, media specialists, and public figures who had gathered to discuss violence that video games and cartoons are to blame.
He said children see Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse “beat and blow up with explosives” one another and “in their minds, they see this as normal.”
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’Tom and Jerry responsible for Egypt violence’
’Tom and Jerry responsible for Egypt violence’
Egyptian charity prepares boxes of food for families during Ramadan
CAIRO: Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity is set to distribute nearly 60 million meals across the country during the holy month of Ramadan through a nationwide network of feeding points, Minister Maya Morsy said.
The programme will operate through 642 Ahl El-Kheir feeding points and more than 20 fixed and mobile Mahrousa restaurants and distribution outlets across the country, according to the ministry.
The effort will be carried out in partnership with 286 entities, including the Ministry of Awqaf and multiple civil society groups and charities.
Morsy said the initiative is designed to provide daily hot meals to families most in need during Ramadan, while also creating income opportunities for female breadwinners working in participating kitchens.
Volunteers in Egypt packed food boxes to aid families during the start of Ramadan.
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