Human rights lead the conversation on Egypt in the international press this morning. The Associated Press notes the visit last week of a senior EU human rights official and links it to the recent death of economist Ayman Hadhoud, who authorities said died last month at a mental health facility in Abbasiya. Amnesty International is also calling for an investigation into his death.

Egyptian churches welcomed congregations on Palm Sunday for the first time in two years, after covid restrictions were relaxed. (Reuters | watch, runtime: 0:55)

Israeli holidaymakers in Sinai are also getting some attention: Passover saw long waits at the Taba border crossing as Israelis headed to vacation in Sinai, the Times of Israel reports. More than a few of them may have been heading to two Israeli-organized music festivals in the area, which the AFP says sparked “outrage” and calls for a boycott in some quarters.

From Damietta to the Tunisian coast: An oil tanker loaded with over 750 tonnes of diesel that departed from Damietta Port ran aground in Tunisia after water seeped into the engine room. (AP)