Tamer Abu Arab

The noise of silence on the Matrouh boat: Poverty that is harsher than the sea

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Years ago, the dream of emigrating was associated with a rosy future. A good job, clean streets, a stable life. Now, many of those who set out to sea don’t even have that dream.

Tamer Abu Arab_ 20-5-2026

The noise of silence on the Matrouh boat: Poverty that is harsher than the sea

The Nightmare of Harassment in Schools| On those who grew up too soon

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Children’s testimonies are finally breaking the silence on sexual abuse in Egyptian schools, and forcing hard questions about protection, accountability and reform.

Tamer Abu Arab_ 31-3-2026

The Nightmare of Harassment in Schools| On those who grew up too soon

The creeping shadow of Israeli cartography

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History shows that maps enter the imagination before they are realized on the ground. Without a forceful counter-narrative, the "Promised Land" is becoming a political reality.

Tamer Abu Arab_ 1-3-2026

The creeping shadow of Israeli cartography

From games to cells: How Egypt’s courts fail its minors

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Children accused of terrorism, jailed for years, and tried outside juvenile courts. A story of innocence colliding with prison walls, and a justice system that looks away.

Tamer Abu Arab_ 12-1-2026

From games to cells: How Egypt’s courts fail its minors

The signposts to safety for a prudent autocrat

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Egypt’s road to stability cannot be built on fear and one voice. A warning against false assurances of order and a call for genuine reform and real dialogue.

Tamer Abu Arab_ 4-12-2025

The signposts to safety for a prudent autocrat