The justifications of the torturer
A discussion with an Egyptian State Security officer raises questions and suggests a few answers.
Writing From Cairo --
Some years ago, I was invited to a relative's wedding, and at the wedding, I sat next to one of the bridegroom's relatives. He introduced himself to me by saying: "My name is such-and-such, police officer."
Some years ago, I was invited to a relative's wedding, and at the wedding, I sat next to one of the bridegroom's relatives. He introduced himself to me by saying: "My name is such-and-such, police officer."
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Alaa Al-Aswany is the author of the novels "The Yacoubian Building" and "Chicago."
Alaa Al-Aswany is the author of the novels "The Yacoubian Building" and "Chicago."
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