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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
Nina Lakhani in New York

Egyptian regime criticized as climate activist arrested in run-up to Cop27

In the run-up to Cop27, Egyptian authorities have made it clear that protests will only be permitted in a purpose-built area away from the conference centre.
In the run-up to Cop27, Egyptian authorities have made it clear that protests will only be permitted in a purpose-built area away from the conference centre. Photograph: Rafael Henrique/Sopa/Rex/Shutterstock

The arrest of an Indian climate activist by Egyptian security forces has renewed alarm about the regime’s dire human rights record as it prepares to host the Cop27 UN climate summit.

Ajit Rajagopal, an architect and activist from Kerala in south India, was arrested on Sunday afternoon shortly after setting off on an eight-day walk from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about the climate crisis.

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