Since launching as an independent English media organization, Egyptian Streets has been accused of being Qatari-funded, Israeli-run, Muslim Brotherhood-supporting and even Sisi-loving. “Egyptian Streets is funded by Qatar and supports the Muslim Brotherhood.” “You guys are Israeli spies and hate this country.” “You are Sisi lovers and are paid by the government.” Comments have even gone as far as threatening Egyptian Streets’ staff. In one incident, one staff member received a threat from an extremist ISIS supporter. In another, the media organization was told it would be “shut down by Facebook” and “raided by the government.” The truth is, Egyptian Streets is not funded by Qatar. Egyptian Streets does not support the Muslim Brotherhood, is not run by Israelis and does not “love” Sisi. What Egyptian Streets does, however, support is facilitating discussion and debate on various social, cultural, political and economic topics that impact everyday Egyptians and Middle-Easterners. The news organization has worked with numerous non-governmental and charity organizations, student bodies, academics and even government-related bodies to build a platform that belongs not to us but to the community. We’ve had articles that have directly helped children in need, raised…
