Judicial rulings
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 […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 16 – 22 March, 2025
Summary: Cairo Criminal Court renews the detention of economist Abdel Khaleq Farouk, journalist Khaled Mamdouh, and hundreds of citizens pending state security cases. Enforced disappearance of 3 citizens in Sharqia. Release of 39 male and female workers after approximately 3 weeks of arrest for demanding the implementation of the minimum wage. Release of 9 citizens […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 9 – 15 March, 2025
Summary: Cairo Criminal Court disconnects contact with economist Abdel Khaleq Farouk during his detention renewal session, as he spoke about the harassment and the abuse he is facing in prison. The Supreme State Security Prosecution released 15 citizens, including the famous blogger “Jordanian Suzy”, on bail pending two cases. Investigating 5 citizens in Sharqia, on […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. February 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: The month of February witnessed intense activity from both ruling parties and opposition parties in rejection of U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements announcing his intention to buy Gaza and displace Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan. These statements were met with absolute public rejection, and numerous parties and political movements issued […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 23 February – 1 March 2025
Summary: Withdrawal of the lawyers from the session to renew the detention of journalist Ahmed Sirag before the State Security Prosecution after the Secretary of the Prosecution assaulted the member of the General Syndicate Council, Mr. Mamdouh Abdel Aal. Court renews the detention of activist Sherif El-Rouby among hundreds of citizens, despite his absence from […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 16 – 22 February, 2025
Summary: Renewing the detention of labour leader Shady Mohamed who is on hunger strike without his attendance at the session by a decision from the Terrorism Chamber, while Borg Al-Arab Prison denies his presence. Investigations continues with dozens of citizens on the background of the 25 January demonstrations – which did not happen and are […]