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| Bahgat Saber | |
|---|---|
| بهجت صابر | |
| Born | Unknown, probably in the 1960s Giza Governorate, Arab Republic of Egypt |
Bahgat Saber (Egyptian Arabic: بهجت صابر, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈbæħɡæt ˈsˤɑːbɪr]) is an Egyptian-born American influencer and political activist based in New York City. He is well known for of his criticism of the Egyptian government, especially of Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Early Life and Background
Bahgat Saber was born in Egypt, though detailed information about his early life remains scarce. He later moved to the United States, where he became actively involved in political activism against the Egyptian government, often using social media platforms to voice his dissent. Saber participated in a hunger strike in New York City to oppose the Egyptian government’s decision to sentence 12 activists to death at mass trial of over 700 defendants, without evidence to justify the conviction.
References
- "ما قصة المصري بهجت صابر الذي اعتقلته الشرطة الأمريكية خلال بث مباشر له في نيويورك؟". arabic.euronews.com. 2022-06-27. Archived from the original on 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- "Egyptian Anti-Sisi Muslim Brotherhood Supporter Bahgat Saber Urges Egyptians To Infiltrate Egyptian Government Offices". Archived from the original on October 15, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- Dunkel, G. (2021-08-05). "Hunger strike in NY opposes Egyptian repression". Workers World. Archived from the original on 2024-06-16. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
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