Human Rights
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 […]
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 […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 2 – 8 March, 2025
Summary: The defense team and family of activist Alaa Abdel Fattah file a report regarding his hunger strike in Wadi El Natroun prison. State Security Prosecution renews the detention of journalists Ahmed Bayoumi and Sayed Saber. Rotation of 20 citizens in Sharqia, in a return to the phenomenon. Supreme State Security Prosecution releases 56 detainees […]