The We Record human rights organisation has uncovered that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has built the largest prison in the country’s modern history, an indication that the Sisi regime is predicting further challenges to his rule and possibly another revolution in the years ahead. Through analysis of social media posts, photos, video footage and satellite videos, We Record established that the prison was built in Wadi Natroun in the Beheira Governorate and has a capacity large enough for at least 34,000 prisoners, a figure which may double as authorities are known for cramming as many inmates as possible into cells. According to the rights group, the complex also has a hospital, a court complex, intelligence offices and several internal prisons. Also inside are … Continue reading Egypt prepares for tumultuous years ahead by building the largest prison in its modern history