The former long-time Egyptian Minister of Culture who led in the early balloting for the position of Director General of UNESCO in 2009 has been charged with corruption by the new Government of Egypt. Here are a few related articles:
- Egypt to Try Ex-Official on Charge of Corruption
- Egypte: l'ex-ministre de la Culture Farouk Hosni va être jugé pour corruption
- مصر: محاكمة فاروق حسني أمـام «الجنايات» بتهمة الكسب غير المشروع
- Farouk Hosni charged with illicit gains
- Court rejects request to freeze assets of former minister
- Verdict on Farouk Hosni expected in December, travel ban upheld