Hamdy Al-Azazy's humanitarian work threatened

I have been involved with human rights for almost 40 years. During my long experience, I have noticed that the most capable and courageous human rights defenders create problems for those who exploit the tragedies of the persecuted. Currently, some people are trying to stop the humanitarian work being carried out in the Sinai (Egypt) by the Egyptian activist Hamdy Al-Azazy.

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