This Week in Egypt: Week 45-2022 ( Nov 14-20 )

Top Headlines

Alaa Abd el-Fattah has ended hunger strike
COP27: A historic climate costs deal has been struck but no fossil fuel progress
U.S. climate envoy Kerry tests positive for Covid
Two Egyptian girls found dead at Syria camp hosting ISIL
Turkey’s Erdogan shakes hands with Egypt’s Sisi at World Cup
Egypt to start building $11 billion wind farm from 2024

Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt’s COP27 envoy dismisses warning of spying on delegates as “ludicrous”
COP27: deal Looks distant as loss and damage slows process
COP27: UN probes Egyptian police misconduct claims at climate talks

Tuesday

Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah ends months-long hunger strike
Egyptian authorities release another batch of 30 pretrial detainees
Sisi, Lula discuss boosting economic, trade cooperation between Egypt and Brazil

Wednesday

Two Egyptian girls found dead at Syria camp hosting ISIL families
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria sign agreement on rice processing, export with Egypt

Thursday

COP27: Climate negotiators in Egypt say they remain far from reaching a deal
Confusion, finger-pointing, opposing views at Egypt’s COP27
COP27: Africa’s dash for gas sparks debate at climate summit in Egypt
Turkey could reset relations with Egypt and Syria after elections: Erdogan

Friday

COP27: U.S. climate envoy Kerry tests positive for COVID -19
COP27: EU proposes to climate damage fund, energizing bogged-down COP27 talks
US and Russia to meet in Egypt to discuss key nuclear arms control agreement later this month

Saturday

EU rejects ‘Unacceptable’ Emissions Proposal At COP27: French Official
COP27: France sees risk of 1.5°C objective “dying” at Egypt conference
COP27: COP27 poised for deal after breakthrough on climate payments
COP27: China’s climate envoy says expects cooperation with U.S. to continue

Sunday

COP27: Climate costs deal has been struck but no fossil fuel progress
Egypt’s Sisi attends Qatar World Cup opening ceremony
Turkey’s Erdogan shakes hands with Egypt’s Sisi at World Cup
Egypt to start building $11 billion wind farm From 2024

Reports

Explainer: COP27: What is ‘Loss and Damage’ funding, and who should pay? Kate Abnett
COP27: What are the sticking points in COP27 negotiations? BBC
Egypt reaps economic, political gains from COP27. Hagar Hosny

From Twitter

History was made today at #COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh as parties agreed to the establishment of a long-awaited loss and damage fund for assisting developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. pic.twitter.com/spmWVUjTva
— COP27 (@COP27P) November 20, 2022

#COP27 has taken an important step towards justice.

I welcome the decision to establish a loss and damage fund and to operationalize it in the coming period.

Clearly this will not be enough, but it is a much-needed political signal to rebuild broken trust. pic.twitter.com/5yhg5tKXtJ
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) November 20, 2022

After two weeks of extensive negotiations, #COP27 has concluded with a hallmark implementation plan #SHIP, and a historic deal for agenda item and outcome on #LossAndDamage funding. pic.twitter.com/clEmx0TV7x
— COP27 (@COP27P) November 20, 2022

#UPDATE The European Union on Saturday rejected as "unacceptable" a proposal from COP27 host country Egypt for a deal at the climate summit, with a French official saying it was insufficiently ambitious on reducing carbon emissions.
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 19, 2022

In the letter, Alaa indicated that he will be able to see his mother, asking her to bring a cake to celebrate his birthday with her and his cellmates during the upcoming visit on Thursday, & stating that he will explain everything about his current situation at that time. (2/3)
— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) November 15, 2022

WATCH: Representatives from the world's nations are in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to flesh out the rules of a new global climate pact. Here’s a look at some of the main stakeholders and negotiating blocs #COP27 https://t.co/afTX5wxEVc pic.twitter.com/XX46LaPSGU
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 15, 2022

#Egypt is one of the first countries to adopt #SDGs Localization, ensuring no one is left behind. We’re working with all stakeholders to realize the ambition of the 2030 agenda; mobilizing, engaging and empowering local actors to shape a transformative #recovery. https://t.co/AFmOwc6b9K
— Dr. Hala Elsaid (@halaelsaid) November 15, 2022

#COP27 Live | Gender Day

At the opening of Gender Day. Women’s agency in climate dialogue and implementation was the key focus. The session saw the official launch of Egypt's African Women's Climate Adaptive Priorities initiative #AWCAP. pic.twitter.com/xGDDCsFHYr
— COP27 (@COP27P) November 14, 2022

A landmark: #Egypt hosted the first technical panel discussion on the Global Renewable Hydrogen Council Forum.

The launch was co-led by H.E. @AlsisiOfficial, President of Egypt and H.E. @alexanderdecroo, Prime Minister of Belgium during #COP27’s World Leaders Summit. pic.twitter.com/Bj8pzlP4ea
— COP27 (@COP27P) November 15, 2022

.@democracynow flew to an environmental summit in Egypt and interviewed a guest calling for "regime change in Russia": https://t.co/imn0yMGFgk
— Aaron Maté (@aaronjmate) November 19, 2022

The EEZ Delimitation Agreement between Greece and Egypt shows that application of International Law and International Law of the Sea creates the perfect example of how countries could resolve differences through dialogue (remarks at the “Manama Dialogue” Forum 2022). pic.twitter.com/nPkHQ7xVPe
— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) November 20, 2022

President Erdogan has been chasing Pres Sisi around in pursuit of reconciliation. https://t.co/GnDbSc0ZoQ
— Steven A. Cook (@stevenacook) November 20, 2022

In a show of solidarity, Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the opening ceremony pic.twitter.com/5rimmRtpRX
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 20, 2022

In Egypt, picture of lieutenant colonel killed today in clashes with ISIS in Qantara city just east of the Suez Canal in Sinai. https://t.co/O9BPiEFfDD
— David M. Witty (@DavidMWitty1) November 19, 2022

Satellite Imagery Showing the progress of Toshka Agricultural Production Project in Five Years

The project is being executed by the Egyptian-military affiliated NSPO and Army Engineering Authority to reclaim and cultivate around 1.1 million acres of Egypt's desert land. pic.twitter.com/5ba9XKYluU
— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 17, 2022

Salah hugging the player who deliberately hurt him and prevented him playing in the world cup only shows Mo’s sportsmanship, it does nothing to our feelings re the thug Ramos, a violent red card player who is a football shame. https://t.co/jdQ2w0KlTn
— Hany Ragy (@Hragy) November 17, 2022

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