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‘The fish fled’: Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish

International EN 15 Mar 2026, 12:00 Source: The Guardian

Mohammed Ahmed Sayed Mohammed is among those redeploying his skills for a local recycling company that is cleaning up the NileAt 6am, Mohammed Ahmed Sayed Mohammed steers his boat from al-Qarsaya island through Cairo’s Nile waters towards the capital’s riverside clubs. Fifteen ye...

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