Human Rights
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.. July 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: Despite the existence of dozens of officially registered parties, the political arena is almost entirely dominated by pro-government parties or those close to them. Many opposition parties are merely symbolic fronts, used to give a veneer of legitimacy to the political scene, while independent and genuine opposition figures are excluded. […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 20 – 26 July, 2025
Summary Removing Alaa Abdel Fattah’s name from the list of terrorist entities. Granting exceptional prison visits from Wednesday 23 July until Thursday 28 August, celebrating July 23rd In a letter from inside Badr-III Prison, Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed El-Beltagi announces the continuation of his hunger strike in protest against ill-treatment in Badr-III Prison. Cairo Criminal […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 6 – 12 July, 2025
Summary: Renewing the detention of hundreds of citizens pending Supreme State Security cases Public Prosecution refers 6 new cases to determine a jurisdiction. Acquittal of 3 citizens of charges of joining a terrorist group. Two detainees attempt suicide and end their lives inside their cell at Badr Prison-III. Postponing the first session in the trial […]
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 […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 15 – 21 June, 2025
Summary: Continuing the investigations into the case of economic expert Abdel Khaleq Farouk after his eight-month detention. Public Prosecution conducts an inspection of the 10th of Ramadan Prison for Men and the Qattah Prison for Men. Acquittal of 13 citizens by order of Zagazig Criminal Court, Terrorism Chamber in Sharqia. Renewing the detention of hundreds […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 25 – 31 May, 2025
Summary: Supreme State Security Prosecution investigated journalist Rasha Qandil and charged her with publishing false news and statements domestically and abroad, and then released her on a bail of EGP 50,000 in State Security Case No. 4196 of 2025. Administrative Court postponed the appeal of the decision to privatize public hospitals. Renewing the detention […]
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 […]
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 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 […]