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Egypt: Authorities detain model and photographer after controversial photoshoot

‘Your photos are disgusting and do not represent our civilisation’

A model was arrested in Egypt after her pharaonic-themed photoshoot sparked intense debate, with tourism officials describing it as ‘offensive’ to the country’s history.
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