A Note on the Cover Image.

The cover art for Middle East Report issue 312, titled "Carceral Realities and Freedom Dreams," is "Suspended Souls" by Egyptian artist Yassin Mohamed, depicting scenes from Egypt's Tora prison where the artist was imprisoned. Mohamed used ink pen and paper to capture his daily life in prison, which was later smuggled out by family members. The image reflects both the harsh realities of incarceration and the dreams of freedom, with elements symbolizing oppression and resistance within the prison environment. Mohamed's artwork serves as a powerful representation of life behind bars and the resilience of those living within it. [Extracted from the article]