Egypt — Blog — Michael Bociurkiw

World Briefing: August 29, 2024

Five more Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in a second day of raids in the occupied West Bank, with the UN calling for de-escalation. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony began in glorious conditions as about 4,400 athletes arrived.

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WORLD BRIEFING: November 14, 2023

A surprise cabinet shuffle in the UK that brings an unelected former PM to lead the Foreign Office. Gaza Strip’s hospitals “must be protected,” President Biden said. Turkey joins other countries in mass deportations of Afghan refugees.

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WAR IN UKRAINE: November 13, 2022

Ukrainian officials and local residents moved to stabilize conditions in the freshly recaptured southern city of Kherson, as Russian symbols were being torn down and with the restoration of Ukrainian radio and television service and a new police presence.

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Tahrir Square: Ten Year Anniversary - A Look Back (Photo Gallery)

A look back and a selection of my images from ten years ago - when the Tahrir Square protests erupted in Egypt.

Michael BociurkiwJanuary 26, 2021Egypt, Cairo, Tahrir, Tahrir Square, Arab Spring, Middle East, Mubarak, democracyComment

As Aid Agencies Get Pummelled, Deafening Silence from Hollywood & Bollywood

As the multi-billion dollar aid industry deals with its own “Me Too” moment - defending itself against allegation of sexual misconduct amongst staff - there is ironically a deafening silence from the very people who signed up to promote its good work - Hollywood and Bollywood.