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2 February: Who let the camels out?
Egypt’s 25 January Revolution left Egypt’s modern history with many unanswered questions. Who opened the prisons and released scores of prisoners? Who torched police stations? Where did the police go on the night of 28 January? Who were the thousands of armed men who attacked protesters in Tahrir Square on 2 February, 2011? Or, …
Political change in Egypt: A chance for the people, but also for wildlife
By Bradnee Chambers Political instability brings economic hardship, social upheaval and human suffering in its wake, with sometimes devastating impacts on the environment. The excessive trapping of migratory birds is an example of history repeating itself as political instability leads to increased damage to nature. Collaborative and workable solutions are needed. Nets to catch birds …
Camel races in the desert
Tribes celebrate H’jen Festival for the revival of tourism
The Battle of the Camel: the final straw for Mubarak’s regime
Two years after the deadly Battle of the Camel, the people behind the attack have yet to be brought to justice
Camels
The Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival attracts participants from around the Gulf region, but it is time for Egypt to hold its version