A rare ceremony at an ancient synagogue brought 180 Jews back to Egypt, decades after they were pressured to leave. But few Egyptians knew about it, highlighting government ambivalence.
Tag: Cairo (Egypt)
As Egypt’s Population Hits 100 Million, Celebration Is Muted
With little habitable land, deepening poverty and dwindling supplies of water, the future looks bleak. And there is no sign of a slowdown.
Egypt’s Harsh Crackdown Quashes Protest Movement
One of the largest waves of arrests in decades has overcrowded Egyptian jails and put President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi back in control. For now.
In Egypt, Scattered Protests Break Out for Second Week
The protests against President el-Sisi’s authoritarian rule were smaller than last week’s, but given the risks of dissent in Egypt, they still represented a stunning challenge to his authority.
Security Tightens Over Protests in Egypt
Several small anti-government protests broke out in Egypt, despite a pre-emptive crackdown in which nearly 2,000 Egyptians were arrested.
Rare Protests Against Egypt’s Leader Erupt in Cairo and Elsewhere
Hundreds of young people, responding to online calls for demonstrations against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, chanted “Down with Sisi” and “Leave now.”
Blackface, Staple of Arab Comedy, Faces Surge of Criticism
The racist comedy trope, unacceptable in the West, is alive and well in mainstream Arab media.
Egypt Ties Deadly Car Explosion to Terrorism
A vehicle packed with explosives that was driven against traffic in Cairo crashed into three cars and exploded, killing at least 20 people.
British Airways Resumes Cairo Flights After Security Review
The airline suspended travel to the Egyptian capital six days ago, after the British government warned of a heightened risk of terrorist attacks.
British Airways Suspends Flights to Cairo, Citing Security Risks
The suspensions came a day after the British government warned of “a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation.”