Ahmed M. Abozaid, "Undesired Revolution: The Arab Uprising in Egypt--A Three Level Analysis" (Brill, 2023)
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Reflections on the Egyptian Uprising in Upper Egypt
The chapter explores the author's intimate connection to the Egyptian uprising in Upper Egypt from 2011 to 2021, discussing social and political changes, challenges of native knowledge, and avoidance of colonial narratives. It delves into specific regions like Krenna, Aswar, and El Karana, highlighting the lack of popular rising, dynamics of the counter-revolution, and reasons for the absence of revolution in upper Egypt. The speaker reflects on the historical context of repression, long-standing marginalization, economic influences, personal experiences, and societal challenges faced during the revolution.
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