Human Rights
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 15 to 21 July, 2024
Summary State Security investigations continue into 92 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Security State Security Prosecution continues investigating citizens arrested in connection with calls for the 12 July demonstration – which did not happen – and imprisoning them on terrorism charges. Journalist Khaled Mamdouh forcibly disappearance without presenting him to any […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 1 – 6 July, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 30 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. The State Security Prosecution releases 10 citizens in a number of political cases. Rotation of 29 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release Cairo Criminal Court […]
Civil Society in Egypt … June 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The activity of Egyptian political parties relatively declined during June, despite significant domestic events such as the government’s decision to raise the price of subsidized bread by 400%, and the government’s proposal of a law to lease hospitals to investors, as well as the continued Israeli aggression on Gaza. […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 10 – 13 June, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 16 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Rotation of 33 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release. State Security Prosecution decides to release 5 citizens. Cairo Criminal Court Terrorism Chamber continues non-stop to […]
Civil Society in Egypt … May 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: In May, numerous political events took place, the most notable of which was the establishment of a new entity called the “Union of Arab Tribes,” founded by Sinai businessman Ibrahim al-Orjani. After the announcement, some political parties issued angry statements, considering this entity a violation of the constitution, particularly […]
Civil Society in Egypt … April 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: April witnessed several significant political event, starting with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi taking the constitutional oath for a third presidential term. The economic crisis worsened, leading to some social and labor protests. Human rights conditions continued to deteriorate significantly, with political activities, especially protests, being prohibited. Security forces also […]
Civil Society in Egypt … March 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The charitable and social engagement among most of the political parties supportive of the government, resurged particularly with the beginning of the month of Ramadan. Furthermore, there is a growing wave of social activism and labor protests, starting with workers at the Mahalla Spinning and Weaving Company commencing a […]
Civil Society in Egypt … February 2024
Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: In February, three issues dominated the activities of Egyptian parties: Regionally, Israeli aggression continued against Gaza and Rafah, with the occupation discussing a military operation in Palestinian Rafah. In response, Egyptian parties issued statements condemning these statements. Economically, anger prevailed due to massive price hikes, as well as […]
Civil Society in Egypt … January 2024
Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The year 2023 concluded, bringing an end to the presidential elections. The onset of the new year witnessed a significant rise in the prices of certain goods and services, exacerbating the economic crisis. Additionally, the Israeli aggression on Gaza persisted. As a result, these issues took center stage […]
Civil Society in Egypt … December 2023
Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The activities of Egyptian political parties have varied between participating in elections for those who boycotted or ignored them and supporting the Palestinian cause. The Israeli aggression on Gaza still constitutes the central focus of the political parties’ activities. Homeland Future Party (Mostaqbal Watan Party): The party […]
Between on paper and in reality…
The unjust remote renewal sessions for pretrial detention
Presentation: Pretrial detention is one of the most crucial components of justice, since it relates to the personal freedom and security of citizens; which the Egyptian Constitution has been always keen to protect. This significance relies on that pretrial detention may be a tool to deprive citizens of their freedom during the stages of the […]
Civil Society in Egypt … November 2023
Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: Throughout November, the actions of most political parties varied from expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and Hamas to engaging in campaigns for presidential candidates in anticipation of the December elections. Notably, there were expressions of support for the potential former presidential candidate Ahmed Al-Tantawi and his supporters, […]