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Nawal El Saadawi - Egyptian writer and activist
Zeinab Badawi speaks to Egyptian activist and writer Dr Nawal El Saadawi, who has been described as the Arab world's leading feminist.
Zeinab Badawi speaks to Egyptian activist and writer Dr Nawal El Saadawi. She is a medical doctor, writer, activist, campaigner and outspoken political critic, and has been described as the Arab world's leading feminist. She was banned from speaking in the Egyptian media and imprisoned under the government of President Sadat for her outspoken views. Zeinab asks her how much freedom of expression there currently is under President Sisi, and about the status of women in Egypt today.
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Tue 5 Jun 201823:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Zeinab Badawi |
| Interviewed Guest | Nawal El Saadawi |
Broadcasts
- Wed 23 May 201803:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Wed 23 May 201823:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Tue 5 Jun 201803:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Tue 5 Jun 201823:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only