Judicial rulings
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 […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 18 – 24 May, 2025
Summary: Investigation of 12 citizens in Sharqia on terrorism charges. Renewal of detention of hundreds of citizens, including journalist Said Saber and broadcaster Ahmed Sirag. Release of 15 citizens in Sharqia on bail and precautionary measures. Rotation of 6 citizens in Sharqia by orders from National Security. Public Prosecution inspects several police stations and prisons […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 11 – 17 May, 2025
Summary: Postponing the trial of human rights lawyer Hoda Abdel Moneim, and rejecting her release request, despite her arrival at the courthouse in an ambulance due to her deteriorating health. The family of activist and prisoner of conscience Alaa Abdel Fattah submits memoranda to the Public Prosecutor to deduct the period of pretrial detention from […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 4 – 10 May, 2025
Summary: Cairo Criminal Court cut off contact with Sherif El-Rouby while he was discussing his health condition during his detention renewal session. Citizen Bilal Raafat Mohamed Ali died inside Menia Al-Qamh Hospital after his detention in Menia Al-Qamh Police Station in Sharqia. Supreme State Security Prosecution released 65 defendants in 18 cases on bail. Publishing […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt From April 27 to May 3, 2025
Summary: State Security Prosecution releases imprisoned former parliamentarian Ahmed Tantawi in 2 cases, and returns him to prison. Rotation of 33 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution. Supreme State Security Prosecution renews hundreds of Supreme State Security cases. Imprisoned citizen Saad Abu Al-Enein died in 10th of Ramadan Prison […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. April 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: The preparations of Egyptian political parties, whether those close to the authorities or in opposition, for the upcoming parliamentary elections are taking place amid uncertainty regarding the electoral system adopted by parliament. Pro-government parties insist on a closed-list system, while opposition parties are seeking to expand political participation, open up […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 20 – 26 April, 2025
Summary: A new case against activist and former political prisoner Ahmed Douma over a post on X and the prosecution released him on L.E.10,000 bail. Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chamber continues to renew trials for hundreds of citizens on terrorism cases. Security forces at Kafr Saqr Police Station arrested a citizen and forcibly disappeared him. […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 13 to 19 April, 2025
Summary: Referral of papers of 2 defendants in the case of assassination of Major General Nabil Farag and Qena ISIS cell to the Grand Mufti, and setting sessions for the death sentence. The sentencing of a defendant to 3-year of hard labour in the Kafr Hakim Church burning case, as well as acquittal of a […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 6 – 12 April, 2025
Summary: Death of prisoner Mohamed Hassan Hilal, 32, inside Qasr Al-Aini Hospital in Cairo after his transfer from Badr Prison-III, amid allegations of systematic physical torture. Cairo Criminal Court, renewed the detention of activist Sherif El-Rouby and hundreds of other citizens pending state security cases. Acquittal of 14 citizens in Sharqia, by a Criminal Court […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 30 March – 5 April, 2025
Summary: Supreme State Security Prosecution acquits 5 citizens pending 5 cases. Security forces in Sharqia releases 4 citizens following their release orders. Release of 2,777 criminal prisoners, following the pardon decree by the President of the Republic. The death of 2 citizens in detention centers after deterioration of their health. Supreme State Security Prosecution continues […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. March 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: During the month of March, which coincided with the month of Ramadan, the government-supporting parties focused on charitable and service activities and expanded the distribution of food supplies to the poor. Meanwhile, opposition parties focused on the difficult economic conditions faced by Egyptians, as well as Israel’s violation of the […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 23 – 29 March, 2025
Summary: Supreme State Security continues to renew trials for hundreds of citizens on terrorism cases, including journalists Sayed Saber and Ahmed Sirag, labor leader Shady Mohamed, and activist Nermin Hussein. Rotation of 18 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution. Supreme Administrative Court returns the appeal by the Constitution Party […]