Egypt Mourns Revolutionary Satirical Poet

Political activist, Ahmed Fouad Negm, popularly known as the "Poet of the People", renowned for his revolutionary poetry and for his harsh criticism of political leaders, has died at the age of 84.
  • Tunisia:   Ahmed Fouad Negm Dies At 84

    Tunis Afrique Presse, 3 December 2013

    Ahmed Fouad Negm, known as the "poet of the people", died in the early hours of Tuesday at his home in Cairo, his friend and publisher Mohammed Hashem said. He was 84. Read more »

Egyptian poet Ahmed Fouad Negm

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