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Are Young Egyptians Being "Disappeared?"

The Obama Administration helped push Egypt's former military leader, Hosni Mubarak, to step down — partly because of violations of human rights. Now, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, a former general, young Egyptians are disappearing.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 6, 2016 • 8m Listen

The Obama Administration helped push Egypt's former military leader, Hosni Mubarak, to step down — partly because of violations of human rights. Now, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, a former general, young Egyptians are disappearing. But the US and other western governments are still providing military aid and other support.

Moustafa Massouny

(Moustafa Massouny Facebook account)

Mona Eltahaway is author of Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution. She's an Egyptian journalist and activist who divides her time between New York and Cairo.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Mona Eltahawy

    syndicated columnist

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