In Egypt, Serious Political Debates Take Place Only Online
With journalists facing unprecedented threats, serious political and cultural debates are disappearing from traditional media in Egypt. In the vacuum, social media has stepped in.
by Nael Shama
At a time when Egypt is facing many challenges, the country’s mainstream media has been either coyly silent about these problems or has rolled out the drums of celebration. Routinely ignoring human rights abuses, political and economic miscalculations, and presidential blunders, the media celebrate whatever the president says and does.
In sh…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Muftah Magazine to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.