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Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88
Sonallah Ibrahim was a prominent figure in Arabic literature, known for his politically charged novels that influenced generations of readers in Egypt and beyond.
- Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim, known for his political critiques, died at the age of 88 on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
- Ibrahim’s work reflected his dissident stance after he was jailed for leftist politics in 1959 under President Nasser, which inspired his debut novel.
- His 1966 novel "That Smell," initially banned, and later works like "Zaat" and "The Committee" criticized political repression in Egypt and the Arab world.
- In 2003, Ibrahim declined a distinguished literary award offered by Mubarak's administration, criticizing it for suppressing the population, enabling corruption, and permitting the Israeli ambassador's presence despite ongoing Israeli actions involving violence and abuse.
- Ibrahim’s legacy includes minimalist, ironic prose that influenced Arab writers and remains significant for its social and political insights in postcolonial Egypt.
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His pen stood up against repression, political turmoil, neoliberalism and Western hegemony, especially in his native country. He died on Wednesday 13 August, at the age of 88.
·Paris, France
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A writer committed to the clean style close to the report, he criticized repression, neoliberalism and Western hegemony, making his work known far beyond Egypt.
The author, who was a political prisoner during Abdel Naser's government, faced repression, neoliberalism and Western hegemony in his work.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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