The prince and his wife, Camilla, made Egypt their first foreign destination since the pandemic. Vestiges of British colonialism aside, they saw something new.
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Egypt Prepares to Give Leaders Special Powers in Epidemics
Critics fear that the legislation will be just another avenue the government can use to crack down on dissent.
Egypt Poised to Expand Security Powers of President and Military
Amendments to a terrorism law will strengthen the grip of the government, just days after it appeared to loosen up by lifting a state of emergency.
Egypt’s Leader Ends State of Emergency, Says It’s No Longer Needed
The move by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi theoretically rolls back sweeping powers the government wielded in the name of fighting terrorism, but critics called it a cosmetic change.
U.S. and Egypt Put Improving Egypt’s Human Rights on the Agenda
Both countries took steps aimed at improving Egypt’s poor human rights record, but rights advocates found them short of the mark.
Blinken Meets Leaders of Egypt and Jordan on Rebuilding Gaza
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with the leaders of Egypt and Jordan to discuss rebuilding war-ravaged Gaza, largely avoiding talk of a long-term Israeli-Palestinian agreement.
Blinken Hopes to Solidify Hamas and Israel’s Cease-Fire
The secretary of state will also use his trip to the region this week to work on humanitarian aid for Gaza but has no plans to pursue full-fledged peace talks.
Arab World Condemns Israeli Violence but Takes Little Action
By saying it is defending Jerusalem, Hamas has made it harder for Arab countries not to denounce Israel. But in a changed region, the response so far has been rhetorical only.
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.
22 Mummies Are Moved in a Glittering Display in Cairo
But the made-for-TV spectacle also underlined the jarring divide between Egypt’s celebrated past and its uncertain present.