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Observatory of Justice in Egypt 2 – 8 August, 2026

August 9, 2026

Summary: Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chambers, held at Badr Prison, sentenced 13 citizens to life imprisonment and aggravated imprisonment in four cases. State Security Prosecution and the Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chambers renewed the detention of hundreds of citizens. Constitutional Court rejects an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Articles 384 and 395/1-2 of the Criminal […]

Observatory of Justice in Egypt 26 July– 1 August, 2026

August 3, 2026

Summary: Constitutional Court rejects an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Articles 384 and 395/1-2 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Supreme State Security Prosecution orders the renewal of detention of activist Nael Hassan. Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chambers, held at Badr Prison, continues trials for 1,369 citizens in 38 cases throughout the week. Rotation of 5 […]

Judiciary and Transitional Justice Bulletin in Egypt (July 15 to 29, 2026)

July 30, 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”

July 30, 2026

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

July 26, 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 […]

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