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As protests among detainees who had been hopeful for the implementation of the Criminal Procedure Code unfold across Egypt, we revisit Dina Kamel's piece, which documents the emotional and economic costs of prison for the families of those detained. timep.org/2025/11/24/extende…
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
My brilliant friend @Linaattalah is one of the bravest journalists I know. Along with 118 organizations, we demand Egypt end attacks on Lina, @MadaMasr @matsda2sh & independent journalism. Their work is vital for Egyptians & the world to understand the Arab world's largest nation
In less than 24 hours, 119 civil society orgs & independent media outlets from around the world have come together to stand in solidarity with @MadaMasr Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah following her referral to trial in Egypt. TIMEP is proud to be among them: timep.org/2026/10/23/urgent-…
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This week's team pick is a piece by @RamyRaoof tracing how tech tools sold across MENA by EU countries power repressive security forces in the region.
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Thank you Senator @ChrisVanHollen for your leadership in condemning this attack on press freedom in Egypt. The egregious targeting of @MadaMasr, following the arrest of the entire @matsda2sh newsroom, is a dangerous assault on press freedom.
Members of Congress must respond.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
Grateful to have US Senator @ChrisVanHollen's consistent leadership and vocal advocacy in support of what's right.
Today, 119 civil society organizations and independent media outlets from around the world made the same call: Stop the targeting of @Linaattalah and @MadaMasr.
In less than 24 hours, 119 civil society orgs & independent media outlets from around the world have come together to stand in solidarity with @MadaMasr Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah following her referral to trial in Egypt. TIMEP is proud to be among them: timep.org/2026/10/23/urgent-…
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
كل التضامن مع الصديقة العزيزة لينا عطا الله ( @Linaattalah ) و مع فريقها المبهر في مدى مصر ( @MadaMasr ) .
الإعلام المستقل ركن أساسي في أي دولة محترمة، وإحنا كمصريين محظوظين بوجود مدى في وسطنا.
في أقل من 24 ساعة، تضامنت أكثر من 119 مؤسسة إعلامية ومنظمة مجتمع مدني حول العالم مع @Linaattalah رئيسة تحرير @MadaMasr، بعد إحالتها إلى المحاكمة بتهمة إدارة موقع دون ترخيص. ويشارك معهد التحرير هذه المؤسسات في إدانة هذا التصعيد الخطير بحق الصحافة في مصر.
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في أقل من 24 ساعة، تضامنت أكثر من 119 مؤسسة إعلامية ومنظمة مجتمع مدني حول العالم مع @Linaattalah رئيسة تحرير @MadaMasr، بعد إحالتها إلى المحاكمة بتهمة إدارة موقع دون ترخيص. ويشارك معهد التحرير هذه المؤسسات في إدانة هذا التصعيد الخطير بحق الصحافة في مصر.
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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
Surveillance directly enables police torture, arbitrary arrests, and enforced disappearances in MENA. Digital intrusion provides a critical first link in a chain of violence. In my analysis I explain the pipeline of EU technologies / digital surveillance timep.org/2026/10/13/how-eur…
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NEW: In Egypt, barely a month goes by without a TikToker or social media influencer getting arrested. TIMEP’s @nadoshegypt explores how prosecuting women content creators raises questions about the use of “family values” in regulating online expression. timep.org/2026/10/22/public-…
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
➡️ Read ‘How European Surveillance Technology Facilitates Repression in Egypt and MENA’: timep.org/2026/10/13/how-eur…
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
European surveillance technology continues to enable repression across MENA ⚡️
@TimepDC just published an article by @RamyRaoof documenting how European surveillance technology facilitates repression in Egypt and MENA.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
In an absolutely egregious escalation against press freedom, Egyptian journalist and @MadaMasr Editor-in-Chief @Linaattalah has been referred to trial on charges of establishing, managing, and operating a website without a license. Her trial is set to begin this Tuesday, Oct 27.
“It should not be surprising that the military expects to have a role in any decision on who governs Egypt.” TIMEP’s Deputy Director @tekaldas speaks with @thetimes about President Sisi's announcement on succession. thetimes.com/world/africa/ar…
🚨 ICYMI: Last week, TIMEP hosted a CSPF session at the Annual Meetings on how the IMF can improve outcomes by integrating political economy considerations into its work, especially in fragile contexts.
Catch it here: imf.org/en/videos/view/64068…
TIMEP's @SaharMech organized and addressed a CSPF session at the Annual Meetings in Bangkok today on why political economy matters for the IMF's work in fragile and conflict-affected states. Speakers, including TIMEP’s @jadbaghdadi98, discussed cases of Lebanon, Syria, and Nepal.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
EU tech sold across MENA for national security is repurposed for political targeting against activists & journalists. In my new @TIMEP analysis, I trace how tools from EU nations power repressive security forces: timep.org/2026/10/13/how-eur… #humanrights #surveillance #censorship
“A lot could happen in the coming four years… Whatever the real plan is today, there’s no guarantee it’ll survive four years of uncertainty and volatility.” TIMEP’s @tekaldas discusses the future of Egypt's presidency with @The_NewArab's @matt_h_9. newarab.com/analysis/egypt-w…
NEW: There is now more European Union engagement in Syria than at any point since 2011.
In his first piece for TIMEP, @ZakShmaly analyzes where EU and Syrian interests align and differ and offers recommendations on the EU's engagement looking forward. timep.org/2026/10/21/the-cha…
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy retweeted
"In Oct 2023, I provided expert testimony to a European court investigating surveillance technology used to facilitate human rights abuses across North Africa." In his first piece for @TimepDC, @RamyRaoof draws the connection between European surveillance tech & MENA repression.
NEW: MENA govts are among the top clients in the global digital surveillance market. TIMEP's @RamyRaoof breaks down how European surveillance tech continues to enable repression across MENA, as weak EU export controls leave the trade largely unchecked. timep.org/2026/10/13/how-eur…
TIMEP was proud to have been a partner for the 2026 edition of @breadandnet. We’re grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas, reconnect with partners, and engage with the community working to advance digital rights in MENA.
Thank you, @SMEX, for bringing us together!
