Cairo’s historic Nile River houseboats removed in government push

A government push to remove the string of houseboats from Cairo’s Nile banks has dwindled their numbers from several dozen to just a handful (AP)

An Egyptian government push to remove the string of houseboats that dot Cairo’s Nile River banks has seen their numbers dwindle from several dozen to just a handful.

Houseboats are a Cairo tradition that dates back to the 1800s, and government efforts to remove them have drawn criticism in Egypt, where residents are mourning the loss of not just their homes but a way of life.