There was no public accounting of the prisoners in the black hole of Egypt’s indefinite pretrial detention. Until now.
Tag: Cairo (Egypt)
A Refreshing Look at Egypt’s Ancient Pyramids
A downpour, a dust storm and an encounter with a lively dig team offered a photographer a new perspective on the country’s celebrated tombs.
Egypt’s Iconic Nile Houseboats Face Demolition
Divas hosted debauched salons on them, and a Nobel laureate wrote a novel on one. “They’re a kind of romantic dream,” one well-known writer said. “They’re so much a part of the heritage of Cairo.”
Questions Over Death of Ayman Hadhoud, an Egyptian Economist
Ayman Hadhoud, a well-known liberal economist and critic of the government, was researching corruption before he disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Ukraine War Strains North Africa Economies
Egypt imports most of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, and is looking for alternative suppliers. And Tunisia was struggling to pay for grain imports even before the conflict.
First Arabic Film by Netflix Stirs Fierce Morality Debate
Critics argued that the remake of the Italian film “Perfect Strangers” flouted moral standards by projecting Western norms out of sync with the largely religious public across much of the Arab world.
First Arabic Film by Netflix Stirs Fierce Morality Debate
Critics argued that the remake of the Italian film “Perfect Strangers” flouted moral standards by projecting Western norms out of sync with the largely religious public across much of the Arab world.
In Welcoming Prince Charles, Egypt’s Leader Sends a Message
The prince and his wife, Camilla, made Egypt their first foreign destination since the pandemic. Vestiges of British colonialism aside, they saw something new.
Cairo’s Antique Elevators, Glorious and Glitchy, Are Scenes of Love and Fear
For some Cairenes, the city’s geriatric lifts are beautiful marvels. Others consider them frustrating and frightening. Everyone has a story.
Egyptology Is Having a Big Moment. But Will Tourists Come?
Tourism in Egypt has been buffeted by political instability and terrorism. But the pandemic has dealt the industry its biggest blow in years.