Egypt

Activism

How a 14-year-old took on political corruption in Egypt

Prodigy in protest — From standing on the frontlines at Tahrir Square to rallying against the patriarchy, Amal became a revolutionary when she was just a teenager. Now, her steely determination is being celebrated in a new film.

Written by: Hannah Clugston

Magazine

A photographer finds moments of beauty and optimism, even in the darkest places

Beyond here is nothing — Growing up without a fixed place to call home, Laura El-Tantawy struggled with a fractured identity. Then she found liberation in the form of a camera, developing an impressionistic eye that helped her reconnect with her native Egypt.

Written by: Laura El-Tantawy, as told to Cian Traynor

Art

The female artists taking inspiration from ancient erotic poems

Happy Valentine's Day — In 2017, there are still many parts of the world where celebrating female lust is an act of revolt in itself. These international artists find inspiration in ancient Arab poems to render radical love.

Written by: Marta Bausells

Activism

Coming of age in a radically changing Egypt

Contemplating flight — Three years on from the turmoil and uncertainty of post-revolution Egypt, in 2014, local journalist Mohannad Sabry met two men on the brink of a big decision: should they stay in their home country, or take flight?

Written by: Mohannad Sabry

Photography

The jailed photographer who captured the rise and fall of the Egyptian revolution

Free Shawkan — Egyptian photographer Shawkan remains behind bars, three years after covering an anti-government demonstration in Cairo. Amnesty’s exhibition of his exceptional work is applying pressure for his immediate release.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

From Egypt to Turkey, a new generation refuses to be silent

Hope interrupted — The fire of resistance is burning strong in Istanbul but as photographer Emine Gozde Sevim finds, the drive for a life of freedom – unmarked by maddening world events – extends beyond boundaries.

Written by: Emine Gozde Sevim

My Life in Music

Electro Sha'abi is the sound of Cairo's youth

Footwork and Fireworks — A new wave of consciousness is sweeping the streets of Cairo, fuelled by fireworks and electro beats.

Written by: Pauline Beugnies

Activism

Egypt investigates Reuters journalist over Guilio Regeni murder story

Is clampdown on press a return to dark days of Mubarak’s rule? — Reuters Cairo bureau chief faces scrutiny by police after report unearths security service connection to death of Italian researcher.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Five things you need to know about culturehacking

Breaking the beast — Artists and activists are increasingly using culturehacking to challenge the powers that be, whether through jamming the Islamophobic propaganda in Homeland or satirising secrecy culture at government spy agencies. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by: Alex King

Photography

In Pictures: Looking back at the Arab Spring five years on

Capturing a moment in time — On the fifth anniversary of protests in Egypt’s capital, we asked Huck photographers Guy Martin, Pauline Beugnies, Lindsay Mackenzie and Monique Jaques about the stills they remember most.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

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