Authorities in Egypt have targeted relatives of activists who live abroad in an attempt to further stifle dissent.

Amelia Smith is a recognised name within the human rights and global issues sector. As a columnist and author of features she works closely with commu... nities facing the most serious challenges within the UK, Egypt, Syria and the MENA region. She has edited two non-fiction books about Egypt and the Arab Spring and interviewed scores of political prisoners and their families. Her work has been translated into many languages.
Authorities in Egypt have targeted relatives of activists who live abroad in an attempt to further stifle dissent.
Since July, General el-Sisi has embarked on a gruesome campaign to crush the Muslim Brotherhood.