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Walt Curnow is a Cairo-based journalist and former editor at Ahram Online who writes about Egyptian politics and culture.
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![Some of the fourteen Egyptian activists who were accused of working for unlicensed non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and receiving illegal foreign funds, stand in a cage during the opening of their trial in Cairo February 26, 2012. An Egyptian court adjourned the trial of dozens of democracy activists including 16 Americans on Sunday at the opening session of a case that has threatened ties between Cairo and Washington and $1.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT -](/sites/default/files/styles/article_header/public/almpics/2019/04/RTR2YH0J.jpg/RTR2YH0J.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=Jnz604oT)
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![Syrians work at a Syrian restaurant in an area called 6 October City in Giza, Egypt, March 19, 2016. Attracting visitors from across the country, a market mostly run by Syrians fleeing the war has recently gained popularity in Giza. The area, in 6 October City, is known as 'Little Damascus' due to its large Syrian population, as well as eateries and shops selling traditional Syrian delicacies. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany - RTSBVU7](/sites/default/files/styles/article_header/public/almpics/2017/05/RTSBVU7.jpg/RTSBVU7.jpg?h=f7822858&itok=WZ3FM_WN)
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