Hadeer Mahmoud is an Egyptian news and documentary photographer. She graduated in 2012 from Ain Shams University, where she studied law. In 2011, she took her first step into photojournalism by joining El-Tahrir, a local Egyptian newspaper. She covered many important stories regarding the Egyptian revolution — strikes, protests and clashes. In March 2012, Hadeer joined Al-Watan newspaper, where she currently works.
A large number of arrests have taken place in Egypt since the revolution of January 25, 2011, many of them unfounded. With many lovers left behind, inspiring stories of love, loss, and longing are being told by heartbroken women.
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