Jihad Abaza

Jihad Abaza is a freelance journalist currently based in Cairo. She reports on political and social issues in Egypt for various local publications, including Daily News Egypt. Abaza holds a BA in political science and an MA in anthropology.

Egypt Pulse | Jul 20, 2018

Iraqi refugees in Egypt denounce lack of protection, services

Iraqi refugees in Egypt face challenges relating to security and access to basic services, with migrant funding often earmarked for other groups.

Egypt Pulse | Aug 2, 2017

Uighur students in limbo after crackdown in Egypt

Many are wondering what is behind Egyptian authorities' arrest of Chinese Uighurs studying at Al-Azhar.

Indonesian Muslim students read from the Koran, Islam's holy book at Al-Azhar mosque in the old city of Cairo on December 4, 2011. Al-Azhar mosque, which was developed into one of the oldest Islamic universities, pays special attention to the Koranic sciences and traditions of the Islamic prophet Mohammed and all the modern fields of science. AFP PHOTO/MAHMUD HAMS (Photo credit should read MAHMUD HAMS/AFP/Getty Images)

Egypt Pulse | Jan 17, 2017

Syrian women in Egypt find solidarity in stylist classes

Cosmetology classes help displaced Syrian women form bonds and start fashion careers in Egypt.

Jihad Abaza

Iraqi refugees in Egypt denounce lack of protection, services

Uighur students in limbo after crackdown in Egypt

Syrian women in Egypt find solidarity in stylist classes

Podcasts

Kurdish academic Mashuq Kurt says Erdogan's electoral alliance with Turkish Hizbullah offshoot a risky step

Jihad Abaza

Iraqi refugees in Egypt denounce lack of protection, services

Uighur students in limbo after crackdown in Egypt

Syrian women in Egypt find solidarity in stylist classes

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Kurdish academic Mashuq Kurt says Erdogan's electoral alliance with Turkish Hizbullah offshoot a risky step