The Maghrebian Al-Soumoud convoy was set to meet the Global March to Gaza on Thursday, but the Egyptian authorities are detaining and deporting foreign nationals and even obstructing them from entering Egypt.
Egyptian authorities have extended the activist’s imprisonment, and Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s mother has commenced a hunger strike, vowing not to eat until her son is released.
The country has expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, but has yet to submit a formal bid.
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