https://egyptianstreets.com/2019/11/21/ ... llup-2019/
“Do you feel safe walking alone at night in the city or area where you live?” and “In the city or area where you live, do you have confidence in the local police force?” were among the four questions asked to residents countries across the world.
Aaaah...so we’re asking the locals.....not visitors.
Gallup’s polling pool excluded the opinions of residents in Matruh, Red Sea, New Valley, North Sinai, and South Sinai as they “represent a small proportion of the population of the country.”
No surprise that Sinai was excluded.
Gallup’s latest report will be well-received in Egypt, which has mounted significant campaigns to increase the perception of safety among foreign travellers.
Tourism continues to be a cornerstone of the Egyptian economy, and recent attempts made by the Ministry of Tourism have been aimed at stressing Egypt’s safety for all visitors.
Which explains why....
Increased check-points in Sinai and outside of the major cities have been implemented, with reinforced army presence in remote areas of the country.
Following small and rare protests in September, the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights noted that Egyptian authorities detained 1,915 individuals, including academics, political party leaders and lawyers......I.e. well- known dangerous troublemakers
On the other hand......
The Egyptian government has continuously denied human rights abuses, often slamming reports and critics as “politically motivated”. Well....they would, wouldn’t they.
If you don’t mind living in a police state, where an unguarded remark can land you in prison ...with trial some years off....then Egypt is undoubtedly “safe”.
If you’re a woman, but immune to sexist remarks, domestic abuse and generally being regarded as a member of an inferior class of citizen....then Egypt is “safe”.
If you don’t mind being frisked half a dozen times when leaving the country (but not on entering), negotiating road checks on a daily basis and, if you’re a foreigner, being viewed as source of finance....then Egypt is “safe”.
