Egypt - Silence and Waiting
Ordinary Egyptians share their stories of the recent tumultuous events, including Shady, who has found a new life in the revolutionary protests, and newly-qualified doctor Doaa.
Via Facebook and Skype Alan Dein connects to the lives of strangers across the globe to hear their stories. The tumultuous events of the Arab spring have reached an uncertain conclusion in Egypt. Now, with Friday night curfew drawing close, Alan hears a diversity of experience. From Shady who has found a new life in the revolutionary protests of January 25th 2011 ,a sleeper awoken from his days as a football fanatic, waiting for the next seismic event to Rasa who defies the curfew to maintain her sanity. Elsewhere in Alexandria a newly qualified doctor, Doaa, reflects on the passing of her father and her new responsibilities.
Producer: Mark Burman.
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Silent streets - Egypt's curfew
Duration: 00:37
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- Sat 9 Nov 2013 10:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 24 Apr 2014 23:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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