Mr. Salem's Neighborhood

In an interview with Ali Salem, the Egyptian playwright, author, political satirist and journalist, he talks about the impact of the Iraq War to the Egyptian people. He says that Egyptians had more animosity towards Americans two years ago, but that things have changed since the occupation of Iraq....

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Published in:Artforum international 2004-12, Vol.11 (4), p.36
Main Author: Comer, Brooke
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Iraq War-2003
Mahfouz, Naguib (1911-2006)
Personal profiles
Politics
Salem, Ali
Writers
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Summary:In an interview with Ali Salem, the Egyptian playwright, author, political satirist and journalist, he talks about the impact of the Iraq War to the Egyptian people. He says that Egyptians had more animosity towards Americans two years ago, but that things have changed since the occupation of Iraq. In Egypt, people have seen the real Iraq for the first time on satellite television, and Salem was shocked by the coverage in the first days of the occupation.
ISSN:1086-7058