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Judiciary and Transitional Justice Bulletin in Egypt (July 15 to 29, 2026)
Bulletin Summary: Journalist Haider Qandil appeared before the Supreme State Security Prosecution after 23 days of enforced disappearance. He was questioned about his religious beliefs and ordered into pretrial detention. Former parliamentary candidate and teachers’ union activist Dr. Mohamed Zahran was arrested after calling for a meeting with teachers to discuss ways to implement court […]
Civil Society Observatory in Egypt July 2026 “Parties, Trade Unions, and Human Rights Movements”
Section One: Political Parties Introduction During July 2026, three major issues dominated political party activities. Foremost among them were the anticipated local council elections and preparations for the electoral process. Another prominent issue was the draft law on the restructuring of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development Agency, which sparked significant debate between supporters […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 15 July – 25 July, 2026
Summary: Journalist Haider Qandil appeared after 23 days of enforced disappearance at the State Security Prosecution, where he was interrogated about his religious beliefs and subsequently remanded in custody. The arrest of former parliamentary candidate Dr. Mohamed Zahran on charges of joining a terrorist group, then detaining him pending trial for calling for a meeting […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt June 30– 12 July, 2026
Summary: Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chamber-II, held at Badr Prison, heard prosecution witnesses in a case despite the absence of 6 defendants. Assault on director Omar Salah in his prison cell by another inmate, and the prison administration transferred the assailant. State Security Prosecution ordered the renewal of detention of both a child, other defendants […]
Judiciary and Transitional Justice Bulletin in Egypt (June 30 to July 14, 2026)
Newsletter Summary: The Second Terrorism Circuit of the Cairo Criminal Court hears prosecution witnesses in a case despite the absence of 6 defendants. Assault on film director Omar Salah inside his cell by another inmate; the prison administration transfers the assailant. Detention of a child renewed before the State Security Prosecution, and detention of other […]



