Sharif Abdel Kouddous

@sharifkouddous

Sharif Abdel Kouddous is an independent journalist based in Cairo. He is a Democracy Now! correspondent and a Puffin Fellow at The Nation Institute.

Relatives mourn Palestinian killed in clashes

Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre. Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre.

The targeting of unarmed demonstrators by snipers using high-velocity weapons was methodical, precise, and lethal.

May 17, 2018 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History

Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History

President Sisi presents himself as a faithful ally in the war on terror, so Trump will ignore the tens of thousands he’s imprisoned.

Apr 3, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Alexandria during the 2011 uprising

Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt

The regime of dictator Sisi is taking unprecedented measures against political prisoners, but Trump thinks he’s a “fantastic guy.”

Feb 1, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

A guard in Sanaa, Yemen

Death and Devastation in Sanaa Death and Devastation in Sanaa

The brutal Saudi bombing of Yemen has killed thousands and left the capital paralyzed by fuel and water shortages.

Jun 18, 2015 / Special Report / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

yemen airstrike

As the War Escalates, Yemen Risks Disintegration, With No End in Sight As the War Escalates, Yemen Risks Disintegration, With No End in Sight

‘‘My family is completely destroyed, we have no more hope in life.’’

Apr 10, 2015 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Libya’s Humanitarian Catastrophe

Libya’s Humanitarian Catastrophe Libya’s Humanitarian Catastrophe

With growing food, fuel and power shortages, civilians struggle to survive in a country torn apart by warring militias.

Mar 5, 2015 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Report From the Front: Libya’s Descent Into Chaos

Report From the Front: Libya’s Descent Into Chaos Report From the Front: Libya’s Descent Into Chaos

As ignorant armies clash by night, civilians bear the brunt of a collapsing economy.

Feb 25, 2015 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

In Egypt’s Growing Insurgency, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

In Egypt’s Growing Insurgency, Civilians Pay the Highest Price In Egypt’s Growing Insurgency, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

Life in the Sinai is now defined by curfews, checkpoints, house raids and arbitrary arrests.

Dec 2, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs

Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs

A sense of malaise plagues activist circles, with energies largely spent supporting the thousands in prison.

Nov 12, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Thousands of Displaced Gazans Flee to UN Shelters, Only to Face Deadly Assaults

Thousands of Displaced Gazans Flee to UN Shelters, Only to Face Deadly Assaults Thousands of Displaced Gazans Flee to UN Shelters, Only to Face Deadly Assaults

At least six shelters have been hit since the conflict began, killing dozens of civilians.

Jul 31, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

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