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35. Egypt? A 2 second search shows they are repressive there

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 02:34 PM

Nov 2024

November 23, 2023
Egypt: Authorities step up repression ahead of presidential elections

The Egyptian authorities have ramped up their repression of dissent against political opponents, peaceful protesters and other critics ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential elections, said Amnesty International today. Presidential elections are scheduled to take place between 10-12 December, amid a mounting financial and economic crisis, with genuine opposition candidates barred from running.

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/11/egypt-authorities-step-up-repression-ahead-of-presidential-elections/

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Hey everybody? If you seriously feel the need to leave the country (as I do) then [View all] LiberalLoner Nov 2024 OP

This is the kind of suggestion I am currently looking for. Susan Calvin Nov 2024 #1

I am interested also. Many thanks. SheilaAnn Nov 2024 #6

Heard good things about Egypt from a friend who just visited newdeal2 Nov 2024 #2

We seriously feel the need to leave the country Farmgirl1961 Nov 2024 #3

I'm looking at Portugal. bamagal62 Nov 2024 #4

I had been looking at it, but Susan Calvin Nov 2024 #7

Not sure. But I have bamagal62 Nov 2024 #10

It's easy to get a retirement visa there. Have proof of an income enough to sustain yourself. No criminal record, no bad LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #37

Social Security income? nt intrepidity Nov 2024 #61

Well, I wouldn't count on SS. I think it's gone forever now. But some people LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #62

oh now Portugal is absolutely the best choice of all though... peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #12

found this article bdamomma Nov 2024 #48

How is the medical care? Susan Calvin Nov 2024 #5

Tricare for Life works. peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #14

Thanks, the tricare for life was my question also. tinymontgomery Nov 2024 #56

check constantly on the pet requirements with the consulate of Portugal. peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #16

Yes TRICARE for life covers expats in Egypt. Medical costs in Egypt are very low. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #38

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I'm considering Panama Ananda62 Nov 2024 #9

A question I've been wondering about cannabis_flower Nov 2024 #32

Before you sell everything take a test trip there first with just a backpack peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #11

Yeah, but if this goes the wrong way Susan Calvin Nov 2024 #17

the count is going to turn. Kamala has got this ...n/t peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #22

I sure hope so. Susan Calvin Nov 2024 #25

Sorry To Disagree SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #28

By great I mean that anything you want/need you can find. peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #31

P.S. you can get anything you want in Egypt easily too. Pork and booze included, and LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #43

I think I am too spoiled with specifics to feel comfortable in a new country for an extended time. peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #45

I understand. I just posted this to offer an alternative country to move to, that many may not have considered. But LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #49

That's what we're thinking about doing n/t Farmgirl1961 Nov 2024 #29

I lived in Egypt for a year. I didn't want to come back to the U.S.. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #39

A word of advice r�is�n_dubh Nov 2024 #13

No it isnt GenThePerservering Nov 2024 #42

Living in England isn't necessarily r�is�n_dubh Nov 2024 #60

If you are disabled I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #15

God I'm so sorry. Susan Calvin Nov 2024 #19

sorry for your health challenges... peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #20

How are they on gun control and arms trading ??? Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #18

I can tell you one thing...it is hard to fing thugs firing assault guns at random peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #21

I have no interest in turning Egypt into a war zone... Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #23

That is one country on my bucket list. peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #26

There are a lot of I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #24

Are you a woman? I am, and I'd definitely not move to a Muslim country. ancianita Nov 2024 #27

Yes, I am a woman. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #33

Yes, as a woman, even an old bitch like me, I'd never move to a Muslim country. mucholderthandirt Nov 2024 #34

Too hot, Bayard Nov 2024 #30

Egypt? A 2 second search shows they are repressive there Beringia Nov 2024 #35

Yes, they are. But not to expats. What I am thinking is, they won't round me up to go to LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #36

No thanks. My sister lives in Qatar LeftInTX Nov 2024 #40

I I understand, but please know all middle eastern countries are not the same. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #41

Just to be fair, here are the bad things about Egypt I noticed. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #44

Had that problem with men in France and I was with my husband Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #59

If I want a beer can I have one? How about weed? JanMichael Nov 2024 #46

Beer or any other booze yes. Pot, I don't know. Probably not. Beer was invented in ancient Egypt. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #47

I'm not letting anyone make me move.... F them Tribetime Nov 2024 #50

Exactly. JohnSJ Nov 2024 #54

I WOULD NEVER ABANDON MY COUNTRY TO FASCISM Skittles Nov 2024 #51

I'm checking out Cambodia, I have family there... Hikerchick57 Nov 2024 #52

I think we progressives need to stay here. Jeebo Nov 2024 #53

LiberalLoner............. Upthevibe Nov 2024 #55

💙💙💙💙💙 thank you so much. I think I made a lot of people angry by posting this. I didn't mean to. LiberalLoner Nov 2024 #63

Going there has been on my bucket list Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #57

Egypt has serious problems regarding human rights as well as economic problems wishstar Nov 2024 #58