Abdelrahman ElGendy
 
Abdelrahman ElGendy is a former political prisoner in Egypt who spent more than six years behind bars, from October 6, 2013 until his release on January 13, 2020. He was arrested at 17, and left prison at 24. While in read more
 
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Abdelrahman ElGendy
Anatomy of an Incarceration: Athazagoraphobia
"Was I ever outside? The prisoner starts to wonder"
Abdelrahman ElGendy
Anatomy of an Incarceration: A story of arms
"I throw my arms around her in a firm hug. Holding on. Recharging for the next two weeks"
Abdelrahman ElGendy
Anatomy of an Incarceration: Took nothing, saw nothing, know nothing
“Do you know how we mark snitches?” he asks. “We cut them in a way that sets them apart.”
 
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