Labor Unions
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 […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 28 December – 3 January, 2025
Summary: Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that certain articles of the Penal Code (Articles 1/A and C, and the 2nd paragraph of Article 12 of the Counter Terrorism Law) are constitutional. Public Prosecution conducted inspections of Damanhour-II, Borg El Arab, and 15th of December prisons. Renewing the detention of hundreds of citizens pending Supreme State Security […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. December 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: A sharp decline in popular participation—almost amounting to a boycott—has marked the parliamentary elections, which are still ongoing, amid the same level of public disengagement. Homeland Future Party (Mostaqbal Watan): Despite administrative court rulings invalidating election results in dozens of constituencies, the Future of the Nation Party remains the largest […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. November 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: The 2025 House of Representatives elections witnessed wide controversy due to corruption, which some referred to as “political money.” Independent candidates announced complaints about attempts to buy votes and the absence of equal opportunities in favor of candidates from pro-government parties. Accusations increased after the President of the Republic himself […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 26 October – 1 November, 2025
Summary: Postponing the trial of Eng. Yahya Hussein Abdel-Hadi to allow for recusal proceedings. Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chambers, renews the detention of hundreds of citizens pending Supreme State Security cases. Arrest and enforced disappearance of a citizen and his son from their home in Sharqia. Interrogation of citizens following periods of enforced disappearance in […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. October 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: This month, security agencies were preoccupied with designing the “Unified National List” and distributing parliamentary seats among pro-government parties and their allies, amid accusations of using political money to dominate the party scene. The National Election Authority also excluded several opposition candidates for unlawful reasons, prompting some parties, most notably […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt From September 28 to October 4, 2025
Summary: Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chambers, held at Badr Prison continues the trials of — of citizens Acquittal of Activist Ahmed Douma on bail after investigation in Case No. 7071 of 2025, Supreme State Security. Investigation of dozens of citizens in Sharqia on charges of terrorism. Granting an exceptional visitation for prisoners on the occasion […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. September 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: Political parties, especially those close to the authorities, became active in their activities and charitable work in preparation for the parliamentary elections. During this time, a crisis erupted in the Homeland Protectors Party when one of its female members went live on social media accusing the party of receiving money […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. August 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: The Shura Council elections have ended, elections that most Egyptians hardly noticed. Their outcome came exactly as the executive authority, the regime, and the security services had planned, with the seats pre-allocated among parties close to the authorities. Preparations have now begun for the parliamentary elections, which most opposition parties […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. June 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: While opposition forces and parties remain divided over participation in the elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled for the last quarter of this year, parties close to the regime—such as “Mostaqbal Watan” (Homeland’s Future) and “Homat Al Watan” (Homeland Protectors)—have become active in election preparations by […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. May 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: The political scene in Egypt this month witnessed notable opposition movements, despite the continued restrictions on political freedoms. The parliament approved several important laws this month, including the Criminal Procedure Law, the Labor Law, and ongoing preparations for amendments to the Old Rent Law, alongside the persistent economic crisis and […]