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This big-mouthed puppet has enraged Egypt’s parliament

Several Egyptian lawmakers have demanded that action be taken against Abla Fahita, a puppet that stars in a popular Egyptian TV show, after she makes remarks critical of the parliament's performance.

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Egyptian puppet star Abla Fahita speaks during a CBC channel program, March 31, 2016. — FACEBOOK/Abla Fahita

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