NEW: For Sudanese refugees in Egypt, escaping war has not necessarily meant finding safety and security. TIMEP's @halemhenish.bsky.social highlights the growing pressure, legal limbo, and crackdown facing refugees in the country: timep.org/2026/08/11/f...
In recent months, Egyptian authorities have conducted widespread arrests on the basis of racial profiling, carried out raids on areas in which refugees reside, and increased deportations. What is it like to be a Sudanese refugee in Egypt today? @halemhenish.bsky.social for @timep.bsky.social. ⤵️
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 3mo agoNEW: For Sudanese refugees in Egypt, escaping war has not necessarily meant finding safety and security. TIMEP's @halemhenish.bsky.social highlights the growing pressure, legal limbo, and crackdown facing refugees in the country: timep.org/2026/08/11/f...
Important piece by @halemhenish.bsky.social. He details challenges faced by Sudanese refugees in Egypt. Egypt has deported back to Sudan, a war zone, refugees registered with UNHCR while creating obstacles that make life in Egypt precarious for many more refugees pushing them consider risky options🧵
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 3mo agoNEW: For Sudanese refugees in Egypt, escaping war has not necessarily meant finding safety and security. TIMEP's @halemhenish.bsky.social highlights the growing pressure, legal limbo, and crackdown facing refugees in the country: timep.org/2026/08/11/f...
من هم الضحايا في سوريا؟ سؤال قد يبدو بديهيًا، لكن كثيرًا ما تخضع إجابته لاعتبارات سياسية حول هوية الضحية أو الجاني. في مقال جديد، يناقش منصور العمري أهمية تحديد مجموعات الضحايا كشرط أساسي لجبر الضرر ومنع تكرار الانتهاكات في البلاد. timep.org/post-arabic/...
📢 Lebanon’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is happening on January 19. Since its last UPR cycle in 2021, failure to address multilayered crises and implement reform policies has led to an increasing number of people unable to access healthcare, education, or adequate housing.
Dubbed a “voice of the Egyptian revolution,” Bassem Sabry was a visionary who championed an entire generation of young leaders from and in MENA. Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to learn more about Bassem and seek inspiration from his example. youtu.be/cbWeDrlMCl0?...
Who was Bassem Sabry?
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Sisi's term ends in 2030. Whether or not he will be eligible for another term will depend on whether the constitution is amended--which requires a parliamentary vote. In November, Egyptians will vote in the parliament that may be tasked with that. More from @halemhenish.bsky.social ⬇️
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · last yr.NEW: Egypt will hold parliamentary elections in November 2025, its last before President Sisi’s third term ends in 2030. TIMEP’s Halem Henish unpacks the political context, the state of the opposition, and why these elections are crucial. Read more: timep.org/2025/10/21/e...
🔔 Join TIMEP on Thurs, May 29 at 10 am EST for a virtual event exploring the prospects for political & economic reconstruction and reform in Lebanon, featuring Ali Noureddeen, Lama Karamé, @jasminldiab.bsky.social, Nizar Ghanem, moderated by Nadine Kheshen. Register here: timep.org/2025/05/22/t...
وافق مجلس النواب المصري اليوم على قانون الإجراءات الجنائية الجديد، الذي يُشرعن الانتهاكات القانونية، ويوسّع من صلاحيات جهاز الأمن الوطني. يدخل القانون حيز التنفيذ بعد مصادقة رئيس الجمهورية عليه. إليكم تحليل @halemhenish.bsky.social لأبرز تبعات القانون: timep.org/post-arabic/...
Today, Egypt's House of Representatives approved, in a final vote, the country's new draft criminal procedure code. If ratified, the law will severely "undermine the country’s justice system." Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social unpack key issues with the law: timep.org/2024/11/07/d...
Israel will not withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border: Israeli minister
Israel will not withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border: Israeli minister - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
The Israeli occupation forces will not withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor, also known as the Salah El-Din axis, along the Gaza-Egypt border as required in the ceasefire agreement between Israel an...
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"A deeper analysis of [Egypt's asylum law's] provisions uncovers risks that could gravely endanger the rights of asylum seekers and refugees within its borders." A great piece by @timep.bsky.social colleagues Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social from the Legal Unit on Egypt's new asylum law.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 2y agoNEW: Egypt’s new asylum law sparks criticism amid concerns that certain provisions grant Egyptian authorities sweeping powers, potentially violating refugees' and asylum seekers' rights. TIMEP's Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the law's key flaws. timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
Last year, the EU and Egypt entered into an agreement, in part, to "reduce irregular migration." Months later, Egypt's parliament rushed a problematic asylum law that threatens to make Egypt even less of a safe space for asylum seekers. Read Obai Kurd Ali & @halemhenish.bsky.social's analysis ⤵️
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 2y agoNEW: Egypt’s new asylum law sparks criticism amid concerns that certain provisions grant Egyptian authorities sweeping powers, potentially violating refugees' and asylum seekers' rights. TIMEP's Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the law's key flaws. timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
What does Egypt’s new asylum law mean for due process, legal status, and protection? A closer look at its potential consequences for refugees and international law. @timep.bsky.social’s Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the legal and humanitarian stakes.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 2y agoNEW: Egypt’s new asylum law sparks criticism amid concerns that certain provisions grant Egyptian authorities sweeping powers, potentially violating refugees' and asylum seekers' rights. TIMEP's Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the law's key flaws. timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
اصدقاء الاصطفافات واللي هيكونوا في مظاهرات النهارده. (ابقوا ارفعو لافته تطالب بالافراج عن المصريين اللي مقبوض عليهم من اكتوبر ٢٠٢٣ بسبب التضامن مع فلسطين).
لأول مرة في تاريخها، مصر تُصدر قانونًا لتنظيم اللجوء، لكنه يثير مخاوف حقوقية خطيرة. هل هو تقدم أم خطوة إلى الوراء؟ يعرض المقال أوجه العوار في القانون وعجزه عن حماية حقوق اللاجئين وطالبي اللجوء بشكل فعّال timep.org/post-arabic/...
You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv #FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll
Today marks day 66 of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike; Soueif is resisting with her life the Egyptian regime’s unlawful detention of her son @alaa beyond his five year sentence, which ended on September 29. Soueif’s health is in danger. 1/3
النهاردة اليوم ٦٤ من إضراب د. ليلى سويف عن الطعام، واليوم الأول من الإضراب التتابعي التضامني معها أعلن مشاركتي في إضراب عن الطعام لمدة 24 ساعة تضامنًا مع ليلى سويف، وأضم صوتي إلى صوتها للمطالبة بالإفراج عن ابنها علاء عبد الفتاح، المحتجز بالمخالفة للقانون رغم انتهاء محكوميته في 29 سبتمبر الماضي.
Laila Soueif stands with an exhausted body but an unbroken spirit, demanding Alaa’s right to freedom and her right as a mother to embrace her son. Laila's health is in critical danger. #FreeAlaa #الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح #أدعم_إضراب_ليلى #تجوع_ليحيا #DcForAlaa
I raise my voice alongside hers, demanding the release of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is being unlawfully detained despite completing his sentence on September 29th. #FreeAlaa #الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح #أدعم_إضراب_ليلى #تجوع_ليحيا #DcForAlaa
Today marks day 64 of Dr. Laila Souif's hunger strike and day 1 of our consecutive one-day hunger strikes in solidarity with her. I'm participating in a 24-hour hunger strike in solidarity with Laila. You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv #FreeAlaa #الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح #DcForAlaa
Love that more and more of the TIMEP family are migrating over to Bluesky! Follow along ⬇️
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 2y agoIf you're new to Bluesky, be sure you're following the TIMEP team, former and current fellows, and Board of Advisors members who are here too for great MENA insights from across the region. go.bsky.app/7jcmeX6
Day 58 of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike. Day 18 of our solidarity strikes. I join with a 24-hour hunger strike, demanding the release of , Alaa Abdel Fattah Laila’s health is in critical danger. Life for Laila. Freedom for Alaa. #FreeAlaa #أدعم_إضراب_ليلى #تجوع_ليحيا
Today marks the 55th day of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike demanding the release of her son, Egyptian-British writer and activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. #FreeAlaa
Where do they go? A year of siege, denial of rights, and criminalization of solidarity. 1/ Egypt’s response to the Gaza humanitarian disaster includes aiding forcibly displaced Palestinians, providing medical support to the sick and wounded, and facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza.
#مشروع_قانون_لإجراءات_الجنائية_الجديد الذي يناقشه مجلس النواب يثير جدلًا واسعًا بسبب توسع صلاحيات الأجهزة الأمنية والنيل من حقوق المواطنين الدستورية، وسط انتقادات حادة من محامين ونقابات ومنظمات حقوقية.8/1
As more folks join Bluesky, we'll be highlighting the voices of TIMEP staff, Board of Advisors members, and current and former fellows who are on the platform. Follow along here: go.bsky.app/7jcmeX6
