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Al Warraq island in the Nile. The Egyptian government and inhabitants have been locked in a stand-off for years. EPA
Al Warraq island in the Nile. The Egyptian government and inhabitants have been locked in a stand-off for years. EPA
Egypt acquires most of Al Warraq with evicted islanders compensated
Most of the 120,000 residents have been moved on due to an upmarket residential project