Egypt’s Devolution into Authoritarianism: A Decade of Suppression Ten years ago, thendefense minister Abdel Fattah alSisi promised to lead Egypt out of the “terrorist” shadow of former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. However, over the years, alSisi has transformed Egypt into a nation where dissent is silenced, the media is controlled, and the justice system is a maze. This article will explore the current state of repression in Egypt, examining the country’s history of activism, the extent of current oppression, and the consequences of alSisi’s regime.
