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Global Free Expression, Writers at Risk

“My Birthday”: Poem by a Writer Jailed in Egypt for His Words

June 27, 2026

Egypt
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Taqadum Al-Khatib

May 12, 2026

Egypt
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Rasha Qandeel

May 12, 2026

Egypt
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Marwa Arafa

May 12, 2026

Egypt
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Mahienour El-Massry

May 12, 2026

Egypt
Learn More: Mahienour El-Massry
Hany Sobhy

May 12, 2026

Egypt
Learn More: Hany Sobhy
Badr Mohamad Badr

May 12, 2026

Egypt
Learn More: Badr Mohamad Badr
Ahmed Abdel Halim

May 12, 2026

Egypt
Learn More: Ahmed Abdel Halim
Writers at Risk

Detention of Poet Highlights Egypt’s Relentless Persecution of Free Expression

April 7, 2026

Egypt
Learn More: Detention of Poet Highlights Egypt’s Relentless Persecution of Free Expression

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