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Five years ago, Sarah Hegazi ended her life. What we're left with today is grief, rage, survival, and hope. Former nonresident fellow Hussein Cheaito حسين شعيتو writes an intimate reflection of Sarah’s legacy and the grief that has accompanied her passing. timep.org/2025/06/13/the…

By far, one of the most painful (yet necessary) pieces to write. Nonetheless, so grateful for The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy for giving me the space to do so. In this short reflection, I write through the weight of grief — queer grief — on the anniversary of losing Sara Hegazi.

Years of confronting tragedy in this field led me to steel myself against feeling pain. But learning of Sarah’s death 5 years ago broke me for reasons I couldn’t explain. Thank you Hussein Cheaito حسين شعيتو for this powerful piece that helps us think about the pain we feel from Sarah’s death

"Sarah’s legacy is not just in the image of the rainbow flag. It’s in the invisible threads of intimacy she wove with people like me, with people she never met, but who nonetheless mourn her today"

In exile, I've met some of the most incredible advocates, the most talented journalists, the most unrelenting lawyers. But all too often, the space for them to continue their work from abroad is not present. Humbled that we play a small part in creating that space at The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy.

For so many of us, the loss of Sarah Hegazi five years ago was a devastating reminder that getting to "safety" is not enough. We have so much more to do -- from psychosocial support to community integration to the creation of meaningful opportunities for education and employment.

I'm deeply grateful that three years ago, Ramy Yaacoub helped us channel that grief and actually honor that commitment to do more at The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy by announcing a named fellowship to keep Sarah's memory alive and to support the other Sarahs out there. May we continue in that work.

The Externalization Illusion: How the EU Manufactures the Migrants It Seeks to Deter. timep.org/2025/06/12/the… via The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy

Last week, Syria's government facilitated the return of 43 families from the al-Hol Camp in Al-Hasakeh. Approximately 15,000 Syrians remain. In an earlier piece, Jessica Doumit and Khadijah Joudeh explored the challenges in repatriation from Al-Hol Camp. timep.org/2024/08/06/it-…

NEW: A decade of growing anti-migrant rhetoric in Europe has produced externalization policies and a narrowing of legal rights for asylum-seekers. An alternative path forward is possible, argues former nonresident fellow Drew Mikhael. timep.org/2025/06/17/the…

One decade since the so-called "European migration crisis," the EU is "paying states and looking the other way." An alternate way that addresses the root cases of migration & offers more opportunities for legal asylum is possible. More in Drew Mikhael's new piece for The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy.

"Five years ago, Sarah Hegazi was stolen from us. Not by death alone, but by a system that renders queer life unlivable unless we bend and mute. But Sarah didn’t. And so today, I grieve." Such a powerful piece by Hussein Cheaito حسين شعيتو for The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy. timep.org/2025/06/13/the…

"Instead of being preoccupied w/ the pressure from far-right parties on migration, what's needed is bold, clear messaging that affirms Europe’s commitment to protecting those vulnerable while dispelling the myths around hosting" Drew Mikhael for The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy timep.org/2025/06/17/the…

Recently, Lebanese voters had their first opportunity to cast ballots since a new president took office and a new government was formed after years of political gridlock. Join our brilliant panel next Thursday as they unpack the implications of Lebanon's municipal elections.

The war in Sudan isn't only a power struggle between military factions, but also an attempt at silencing those who dare envision a future for Sudan rooted in democracy and justice, argues former nonresident fellow Hamid Khalafallah in this earlier analysis. timep.org/2025/04/15/sud…

🇱🇧 Lebanon recently held municipal elections for the first time in nearly 10 years. What do the results tell us? And what may this mean for the much-awaited 2026 parliamentary elections? Don't miss The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy's event ft Alaa Sayeg - علاء الصايغ, Soha Mneimneh سهى منيمنة, Ali Mourad | علي مراد, and Jean Kassir.