Although many in #Egypt expressed sadness for the passing of the Queen, others commented negatively on her legacy, recalling colonialism, the Suez conflict, and the 1956 war 2/
I too, didn’t forget the history of conflicts between the 2 countries.
My late Mum proudly gave me this coin commemorating the withdrawal of British forces in 1956 3/
My late Mum proudly gave me this coin commemorating the withdrawal of British forces in 1956 3/
When she gave me this coin, my mother also stressed on the importance on resist living in the past, with the bitterness, hatred that come with it, unlike what the leftists and pro-Nasser sadly do 4/
It is sad to see the current political confusion among some Egyptians.
There are some who miss the Egyptian monarchy, describe it as the “good old day”, but also rant at the British monarchy 5/
There are some who miss the Egyptian monarchy, describe it as the “good old day”, but also rant at the British monarchy 5/
It is also alarming to see most Egyptians assess events with monochromic lens ( black/white— Good/bad), unable to see how life is far from such naive crude assessment.
One can reject colonialism legacy, but admire the British traditions and multiculturalism 6/
One can reject colonialism legacy, but admire the British traditions and multiculturalism 6/
Britain has offered opportunities to many Egyptians ( along many nationalities) to succeed and flourish.
@MoSalah is the glaring example.
Why some deliberately forget that? 7/
@MoSalah is the glaring example.
Why some deliberately forget that? 7/
Big difference between populism and patriotism. The first use the past to feed hatred, negativity to maintain control and power. The second learn from the past, but move on to build better future.
Egypt needs the later, not just in its relation with 🇬🇧 but with others too 8/
Egypt needs the later, not just in its relation with 🇬🇧 but with others too 8/
One can be proud Egyptian and grateful to its adopted country whether it is Britain or any other, bracing what unit us, building bridges rather than fanning flame of hatred. 9/
#RIPQueenElizabethII
#RIPQueenElizabethII
I can’t help but thinking how the future of #Egypt would be if late King Farouk rose above politics, like Queen #Elizabeth did.
Looking at Her Majesty legacy and compare it with Monarchs of the ME, one see how wise and smart she was.
Ruling for 70 years is not a walk in the park
Looking at Her Majesty legacy and compare it with Monarchs of the ME, one see how wise and smart she was.
Ruling for 70 years is not a walk in the park
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