Human rights is again leading coverage of Egypt in the international press: The state-backed National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) is tracking prosecutors’ work to look into the death of economics researcher Ayman Hadhoud. Hadhoud died in early March at Abbasiya Mental Health Hospital after reportedly being detained by government agents a month earlier. Both Reuters and The Independent have the story.

Also making headlines:

  • Israel’s climate envoy wants tech solutions prioritized at COP 27, saying the “time for describing the problems is over.” (The Times of Israel)
  • If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English: A novel by Egyptian-American Noor Naga gets some ink. (New York Times)
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