Cultural events in Egypt in “crosshairs” -AFP

Cultural events in Egypt are “faced with increasing curbs,” according to a report by AFP. Artists were being subjected to increasing limitations, says Hossam Fazulla of the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression. “The curbs have wiped out some art forms, especially street events, which were starting to flourish after the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak, he said.” The report mentions bans on screening films including The Nile Hilton Incident and In The Last Days of the City as well as on censorship bans for music and concerts.