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Egyptian Writer and Activist - Nawal El Saadawi

Has the status of Egyptian women improved under President Sisi? Zeinab Badawi speaks to Egyptian activist and writer Dr Nawal El Saadawi.

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Egyptian activist and writer Dr Nawal El Saadawi. She has been described as the Arab world's leading feminist. She is a medical doctor, writer, activist, campaigner and outspoken political critic. She was banned from speaking in the Egyptian media and imprisoned under the government of President Sadat for her outspoken views. How much freedom of expression is there currently under President Sisi? And what about the status of women in Egypt today?

(Photo: Dr Nawal El Saadawi)

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