Social media rumors blamed Marwa Elselehdar for causing the blockade of the Suez Canal, but the “truth” came to light. “I felt like I could be white because I’m a successful woman in this field or because I’m Egyptian,” she said.
She is 29 years old and the youngest woman to be a captain on a ship on the Suez Canal. And while that’s quite an achievement, he was used as his own executioner.
This is Marwa Elselehdar, who, while working as a high-ranking commander of the Aida IV in Alexandria, was owned by Egypt’s maritime security authority, transporting supplies to a lighthouse on the Red Sea, a rumor spread all over the city. Website holding her responsible for the once-given ship that ran aground in Suez.
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The smear campaign was accompanied by fake images published on social networks from various accounts, which were also fake.
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According to international media, the defamation was based on a genuine Arab News report acknowledging her success as Egypt’s first female captain. The photo used to start the story has been edited and appears to be from Arab News’s March 22 article. The photo has been shared dozens of times on Twitter and Facebook.
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‘I was amazed. I felt like I could be white, maybe because I’m a successful woman in this field or because I’m Egyptian, but I’m not sure, ‘Marwa said during an interview for the BBC.
The seizures are not new to her as she assured her that she has dealt with sexism during her training. “People in our society still do not accept the idea that girls work in the sea for a long time, away from their families. But if you do what you love, you don’t have to seek everyone’s approval. “
However, she has managed to overcome and her bravery earned her recognition in 2017. Marwa was honored by President Abdel Fattah el Sisi during Women’s Day celebrations in Egypt.
“My message to women who want to participate in this race is to fight for what you love and not be swayed by negativity,” said Marwa, who will be taking her final exam to become the full rank of captain.