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Egypt is studying legislative changes to expand compulsory education, with a proposal to increase the required years of schooling to 13. A separate public discussion is underway regarding women's rights in the country. In other domestic policy actions, the government has banned public Ramadan rituals and street celebrations, with the Ministry of Endowments clarifying the decision. The country has also established specialized clinics to treat addiction to the internet and electronic games.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened for limited two-way traffic after being closed for nearly two years. The reopening allowed for the evacuation of some wounded Palestinians to Egyptian hospitals and the return of other Palestinians from Egypt back into Gaza. Egyptian authorities, including the Egyptian Red Crescent, have been sending regular aid convoys into Gaza and preparing hospitals in North Sinai to receive patients. The World Health Organization supported medical evacuations, and the European Union welcomed the crossing's reopening. However, reports describe complex procedures, delays, and mistreatment for some people trying to cross. Movement was described as a pilot run, with only a limited number of people allowed to pass in each direction initially. Aid groups stated the flow of aid and evacuations remained far below what is needed, leaving thousands of people waiting.
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Egypt is studying legislative changes to expand compulsory education, with a proposal to increase the required years of schooling to 13. Separately, there is a public discussion about revisiting women's rights in the country.
Egypt has taken two separate policy actions. The government has banned public Ramadan rituals and street celebrations, with the Ministry of Endowments clarifying the decision. Separately, the country has also established specialized clinics to treat addiction to the internet and electronic games.
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Feb 26 — Feb 28
Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens after nearly two yearsThe Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened for limited two-way traffic after being closed for nearly two years. The reopening allowed for the evacuation of some wounded Palestinians to Egyptian hospitals and the return of other Palestinians from Egypt back into Gaza. Egyptian authorities, including the Egyptian Red Crescent, have been sending regular aid convoys into Gaza and preparing hospitals in North Sinai to receive patients. The World Health Organization supported medical evacuations, and the European Union welcomed the crossing's reopening. However, reports describe complex procedures, delays, and mistreatment for some people trying to cross. Movement through the crossing was described as a pilot or trial run, with only a limited number of people allowed to pass in each direction on the initial days. Aid groups said the flow of aid and evacuations was still far below what is needed, leaving thousands of people waiting.