Faruq Hosni, Egyptian minister of culture - FRANCE 24

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Faruq Hosni, Egyptian minister of culture

Critics say past anti-Israeli comments make him unfit to lead UNESCO. But Egypt's long-time culture minister, Faruq Hosni, explains to FRANCE 24 why he thinks he is the best man to head the world's premier cultural organisation.

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