Halem Henish
@halemhenish.bsky.social
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Dubbed a “voice of the Egyptian revolution,” Bassem Sabry was a visionary who championed an entire generation of young leaders from and in MENA.
Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to learn more about Bassem and seek inspiration from his example. youtu.be/cbWeDrlMCl0?...
Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to learn more about Bassem and seek inspiration from his example. youtu.be/cbWeDrlMCl0?...
Who was Bassem Sabry?
YouTube video by The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP)
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December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Dubbed a “voice of the Egyptian revolution,” Bassem Sabry was a visionary who championed an entire generation of young leaders from and in MENA.
Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to learn more about Bassem and seek inspiration from his example. youtu.be/cbWeDrlMCl0?...
Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to learn more about Bassem and seek inspiration from his example. youtu.be/cbWeDrlMCl0?...
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Sisi's term ends in 2030. Whether or not he will be eligible for another term will depend on whether the constitution is amended--which requires a parliamentary vote.
In November, Egyptians will vote in the parliament that may be tasked with that. More from @halemhenish.bsky.social ⬇️
In November, Egyptians will vote in the parliament that may be tasked with that. More from @halemhenish.bsky.social ⬇️
NEW: Egypt will hold parliamentary elections in November 2025, its last before President Sisi’s third term ends in 2030. TIMEP’s Halem Henish unpacks the political context, the state of the opposition, and why these elections are crucial.
Read more: timep.org/2025/10/21/e...
Read more: timep.org/2025/10/21/e...
October 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Sisi's term ends in 2030. Whether or not he will be eligible for another term will depend on whether the constitution is amended--which requires a parliamentary vote.
In November, Egyptians will vote in the parliament that may be tasked with that. More from @halemhenish.bsky.social ⬇️
In November, Egyptians will vote in the parliament that may be tasked with that. More from @halemhenish.bsky.social ⬇️
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🔔 Join TIMEP on Thurs, May 29 at 10 am EST for a virtual event exploring the prospects for political & economic reconstruction and reform in Lebanon, featuring Ali Noureddeen, Lama Karamé, @jasminldiab.bsky.social, Nizar Ghanem, moderated by Nadine Kheshen.
Register here: timep.org/2025/05/22/t...
Register here: timep.org/2025/05/22/t...
May 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🔔 Join TIMEP on Thurs, May 29 at 10 am EST for a virtual event exploring the prospects for political & economic reconstruction and reform in Lebanon, featuring Ali Noureddeen, Lama Karamé, @jasminldiab.bsky.social, Nizar Ghanem, moderated by Nadine Kheshen.
Register here: timep.org/2025/05/22/t...
Register here: timep.org/2025/05/22/t...
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وافق مجلس النواب المصري اليوم على قانون الإجراءات الجنائية الجديد، الذي يُشرعن الانتهاكات القانونية، ويوسّع من صلاحيات جهاز الأمن الوطني. يدخل القانون حيز التنفيذ بعد مصادقة رئيس الجمهورية عليه.
إليكم تحليل @halemhenish.bsky.social لأبرز تبعات القانون:
timep.org/post-arabic/...
إليكم تحليل @halemhenish.bsky.social لأبرز تبعات القانون:
timep.org/post-arabic/...
April 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
وافق مجلس النواب المصري اليوم على قانون الإجراءات الجنائية الجديد، الذي يُشرعن الانتهاكات القانونية، ويوسّع من صلاحيات جهاز الأمن الوطني. يدخل القانون حيز التنفيذ بعد مصادقة رئيس الجمهورية عليه.
إليكم تحليل @halemhenish.bsky.social لأبرز تبعات القانون:
timep.org/post-arabic/...
إليكم تحليل @halemhenish.bsky.social لأبرز تبعات القانون:
timep.org/post-arabic/...
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Today, Egypt's House of Representatives approved, in a final vote, the country's new draft criminal procedure code.
If ratified, the law will severely "undermine the country’s justice system." Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social unpack key issues with the law:
timep.org/2024/11/07/d...
If ratified, the law will severely "undermine the country’s justice system." Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social unpack key issues with the law:
timep.org/2024/11/07/d...
April 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Today, Egypt's House of Representatives approved, in a final vote, the country's new draft criminal procedure code.
If ratified, the law will severely "undermine the country’s justice system." Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social unpack key issues with the law:
timep.org/2024/11/07/d...
If ratified, the law will severely "undermine the country’s justice system." Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social unpack key issues with the law:
timep.org/2024/11/07/d...
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Israel will not withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border: Israeli minister
Israel will not withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border: Israeli minister - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
The Israeli occupation forces will not withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor, also known as the Salah El-Din axis, along the Gaza-Egypt border as required in the ceasefire agreement between Israel an...
english.ahram.org.eg
February 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Israel will not withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border: Israeli minister
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"A deeper analysis of [Egypt's asylum law's] provisions uncovers risks that could gravely endanger the rights of asylum seekers and refugees within its borders."
A great piece by @timep.bsky.social colleagues Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social from the Legal Unit on Egypt's new asylum law.
A great piece by @timep.bsky.social colleagues Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social from the Legal Unit on Egypt's new asylum law.
NEW: Egypt’s new asylum law sparks criticism amid concerns that certain provisions grant Egyptian authorities sweeping powers, potentially violating refugees' and asylum seekers' rights. TIMEP's Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the law's key flaws.
timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"A deeper analysis of [Egypt's asylum law's] provisions uncovers risks that could gravely endanger the rights of asylum seekers and refugees within its borders."
A great piece by @timep.bsky.social colleagues Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social from the Legal Unit on Egypt's new asylum law.
A great piece by @timep.bsky.social colleagues Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social from the Legal Unit on Egypt's new asylum law.
Reposted by Halem Henish
Last year, the EU and Egypt entered into an agreement, in part, to "reduce irregular migration." Months later, Egypt's parliament rushed a problematic asylum law that threatens to make Egypt even less of a safe space for asylum seekers. Read Obai Kurd Ali & @halemhenish.bsky.social's analysis ⤵️
NEW: Egypt’s new asylum law sparks criticism amid concerns that certain provisions grant Egyptian authorities sweeping powers, potentially violating refugees' and asylum seekers' rights. TIMEP's Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the law's key flaws.
timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
February 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Last year, the EU and Egypt entered into an agreement, in part, to "reduce irregular migration." Months later, Egypt's parliament rushed a problematic asylum law that threatens to make Egypt even less of a safe space for asylum seekers. Read Obai Kurd Ali & @halemhenish.bsky.social's analysis ⤵️
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What does Egypt’s new asylum law mean for due process, legal status, and protection? A closer look at its potential consequences for refugees and international law.
@timep.bsky.social’s Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the legal and humanitarian stakes.
@timep.bsky.social’s Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the legal and humanitarian stakes.
NEW: Egypt’s new asylum law sparks criticism amid concerns that certain provisions grant Egyptian authorities sweeping powers, potentially violating refugees' and asylum seekers' rights. TIMEP's Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the law's key flaws.
timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
timep.org/2025/02/06/a...
February 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What does Egypt’s new asylum law mean for due process, legal status, and protection? A closer look at its potential consequences for refugees and international law.
@timep.bsky.social’s Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the legal and humanitarian stakes.
@timep.bsky.social’s Obai Kurd Ali and @halemhenish.bsky.social analyze the legal and humanitarian stakes.
اصدقاء الاصطفافات واللي هيكونوا في مظاهرات النهارده.
(ابقوا ارفعو لافته تطالب بالافراج عن المصريين اللي مقبوض عليهم من اكتوبر ٢٠٢٣ بسبب التضامن مع فلسطين).
(ابقوا ارفعو لافته تطالب بالافراج عن المصريين اللي مقبوض عليهم من اكتوبر ٢٠٢٣ بسبب التضامن مع فلسطين).
January 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
اصدقاء الاصطفافات واللي هيكونوا في مظاهرات النهارده.
(ابقوا ارفعو لافته تطالب بالافراج عن المصريين اللي مقبوض عليهم من اكتوبر ٢٠٢٣ بسبب التضامن مع فلسطين).
(ابقوا ارفعو لافته تطالب بالافراج عن المصريين اللي مقبوض عليهم من اكتوبر ٢٠٢٣ بسبب التضامن مع فلسطين).
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لأول مرة في تاريخها، مصر تُصدر قانونًا لتنظيم اللجوء، لكنه يثير مخاوف حقوقية خطيرة. هل هو تقدم أم خطوة إلى الوراء؟
يعرض المقال أوجه العوار في القانون وعجزه عن حماية حقوق اللاجئين وطالبي اللجوء بشكل فعّال
timep.org/post-arabic/...
يعرض المقال أوجه العوار في القانون وعجزه عن حماية حقوق اللاجئين وطالبي اللجوء بشكل فعّال
timep.org/post-arabic/...
December 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
لأول مرة في تاريخها، مصر تُصدر قانونًا لتنظيم اللجوء، لكنه يثير مخاوف حقوقية خطيرة. هل هو تقدم أم خطوة إلى الوراء؟
يعرض المقال أوجه العوار في القانون وعجزه عن حماية حقوق اللاجئين وطالبي اللجوء بشكل فعّال
timep.org/post-arabic/...
يعرض المقال أوجه العوار في القانون وعجزه عن حماية حقوق اللاجئين وطالبي اللجوء بشكل فعّال
timep.org/post-arabic/...
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You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv
#FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll
#FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll
December 3, 2024 at 12:19 PM
You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv
#FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll
#FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll
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Today marks day 66 of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike; Soueif is resisting with her life the Egyptian regime’s unlawful detention of her son @alaa beyond his five year sentence, which ended on September 29. Soueif’s health is in danger. 1/3
December 3, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Today marks day 66 of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike; Soueif is resisting with her life the Egyptian regime’s unlawful detention of her son @alaa beyond his five year sentence, which ended on September 29. Soueif’s health is in danger. 1/3
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النهاردة اليوم ٦٤ من إضراب د. ليلى سويف عن الطعام، واليوم الأول من الإضراب التتابعي التضامني معها
أعلن مشاركتي في إضراب عن الطعام لمدة 24 ساعة تضامنًا مع ليلى سويف، وأضم صوتي إلى صوتها للمطالبة بالإفراج عن ابنها علاء عبد الفتاح، المحتجز بالمخالفة للقانون رغم انتهاء محكوميته في 29 سبتمبر الماضي.
أعلن مشاركتي في إضراب عن الطعام لمدة 24 ساعة تضامنًا مع ليلى سويف، وأضم صوتي إلى صوتها للمطالبة بالإفراج عن ابنها علاء عبد الفتاح، المحتجز بالمخالفة للقانون رغم انتهاء محكوميته في 29 سبتمبر الماضي.
December 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM
النهاردة اليوم ٦٤ من إضراب د. ليلى سويف عن الطعام، واليوم الأول من الإضراب التتابعي التضامني معها
أعلن مشاركتي في إضراب عن الطعام لمدة 24 ساعة تضامنًا مع ليلى سويف، وأضم صوتي إلى صوتها للمطالبة بالإفراج عن ابنها علاء عبد الفتاح، المحتجز بالمخالفة للقانون رغم انتهاء محكوميته في 29 سبتمبر الماضي.
أعلن مشاركتي في إضراب عن الطعام لمدة 24 ساعة تضامنًا مع ليلى سويف، وأضم صوتي إلى صوتها للمطالبة بالإفراج عن ابنها علاء عبد الفتاح، المحتجز بالمخالفة للقانون رغم انتهاء محكوميته في 29 سبتمبر الماضي.
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Laila Soueif stands with an exhausted body but an unbroken spirit, demanding Alaa’s right to freedom and her right as a mother to embrace her son.
Laila's health is in critical danger.
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
Laila's health is in critical danger.
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
December 2, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Laila Soueif stands with an exhausted body but an unbroken spirit, demanding Alaa’s right to freedom and her right as a mother to embrace her son.
Laila's health is in critical danger.
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
Laila's health is in critical danger.
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
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I raise my voice alongside hers, demanding the release of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is being unlawfully detained despite completing his sentence on September 29th.
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
December 2, 2024 at 4:34 PM
I raise my voice alongside hers, demanding the release of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is being unlawfully detained despite completing his sentence on September 29th.
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
#DcForAlaa
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Today marks day 64 of Dr. Laila Souif's hunger strike and day 1 of our consecutive one-day hunger strikes in solidarity with her.
I'm participating in a 24-hour hunger strike in solidarity with Laila.
You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#DcForAlaa
I'm participating in a 24-hour hunger strike in solidarity with Laila.
You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#DcForAlaa
December 2, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Today marks day 64 of Dr. Laila Souif's hunger strike and day 1 of our consecutive one-day hunger strikes in solidarity with her.
I'm participating in a 24-hour hunger strike in solidarity with Laila.
You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#DcForAlaa
I'm participating in a 24-hour hunger strike in solidarity with Laila.
You can join: tally.so/r/3x0gWv
#FreeAlaa
#الحرية_لعلاء_عبد_الفتاح
#DcForAlaa
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Love that more and more of the TIMEP family are migrating over to Bluesky!
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If you're new to Bluesky, be sure you're following the TIMEP team, former and current fellows, and Board of Advisors members who are here too for great MENA insights from across the region.
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November 28, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Love that more and more of the TIMEP family are migrating over to Bluesky!
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Day 58 of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike. Day 18 of our solidarity strikes.
I join with a 24-hour hunger strike, demanding the release of , Alaa Abdel Fattah
Laila’s health is in critical danger.
Life for Laila. Freedom for Alaa.
#FreeAlaa
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
I join with a 24-hour hunger strike, demanding the release of , Alaa Abdel Fattah
Laila’s health is in critical danger.
Life for Laila. Freedom for Alaa.
#FreeAlaa
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
November 26, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Day 58 of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike. Day 18 of our solidarity strikes.
I join with a 24-hour hunger strike, demanding the release of , Alaa Abdel Fattah
Laila’s health is in critical danger.
Life for Laila. Freedom for Alaa.
#FreeAlaa
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
I join with a 24-hour hunger strike, demanding the release of , Alaa Abdel Fattah
Laila’s health is in critical danger.
Life for Laila. Freedom for Alaa.
#FreeAlaa
#أدعم_إضراب_ليلى
#تجوع_ليحيا
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Today marks the 55th day of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike demanding the release of her son, Egyptian-British writer and activist Alaa Abdel Fattah.
#FreeAlaa
#FreeAlaa
November 23, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Today marks the 55th day of Dr. Laila Soueif’s hunger strike demanding the release of her son, Egyptian-British writer and activist Alaa Abdel Fattah.
#FreeAlaa
#FreeAlaa
Where do they go? A year of siege, denial of rights, and criminalization of solidarity.
1/ Egypt’s response to the Gaza humanitarian disaster includes aiding forcibly displaced Palestinians, providing medical support to the sick and wounded, and facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza.
1/ Egypt’s response to the Gaza humanitarian disaster includes aiding forcibly displaced Palestinians, providing medical support to the sick and wounded, and facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza.
November 23, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Where do they go? A year of siege, denial of rights, and criminalization of solidarity.
1/ Egypt’s response to the Gaza humanitarian disaster includes aiding forcibly displaced Palestinians, providing medical support to the sick and wounded, and facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza.
1/ Egypt’s response to the Gaza humanitarian disaster includes aiding forcibly displaced Palestinians, providing medical support to the sick and wounded, and facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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#مشروع_قانون_لإجراءات_الجنائية_الجديد الذي يناقشه مجلس النواب يثير جدلًا واسعًا بسبب توسع صلاحيات الأجهزة الأمنية والنيل من حقوق المواطنين الدستورية، وسط انتقادات حادة من محامين ونقابات ومنظمات حقوقية.8/1
November 20, 2024 at 8:11 PM
#مشروع_قانون_لإجراءات_الجنائية_الجديد الذي يناقشه مجلس النواب يثير جدلًا واسعًا بسبب توسع صلاحيات الأجهزة الأمنية والنيل من حقوق المواطنين الدستورية، وسط انتقادات حادة من محامين ونقابات ومنظمات حقوقية.8/1
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As more folks join Bluesky, we'll be highlighting the voices of TIMEP staff, Board of Advisors members, and current and former fellows who are on the platform.
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November 15, 2024 at 5:17 PM
As more folks join Bluesky, we'll be highlighting the voices of TIMEP staff, Board of Advisors members, and current and former fellows who are on the platform.
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