Judicial rulings
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 14 to 19 October, 2024
Summary: Cairo Court of Appeal has new criminal chambers. State Security investigations continue into 25 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Rotation of 14 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release Harsh sentences continues against citizens on terrorism charges. […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 7 to 13 October, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 30 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Qasr El Nil Prosecution releases 6 citizens on bail after accusing them of demonstrating without notification. Rotation of 15 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 30 September to 6 October, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 22 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. The Attorney General refers the reports against the poetry collection “Curly” by activist Ahmed Douma, and opens investigation into accusing him of contempt of religions and mockery of the Divine Entity Security forces arrest 11 citizens from Sharqia and […]
Civil Society in Egypt … September 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: One of the most significant activities of political parties this month was their support for the cause of the workers at Samannoud Textiles “Wabariyat Samannoud.” The workers’ strike, which began in mid-August and lasted until September 21, aimed to achieve their main demand of implementing the minimum wage of […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 23 to 29 September, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 53 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Dr. Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh refuses to visit his family inside a glass cabin and demands a regular visit as per the prison regulations. Rotation of 22 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, […]
Observatory Justice in Egypt 16 to 22 September, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 31 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. The Attorney General issues a decision to activate articles of the Penal Code and Criminal Procedures by replacing simple imprisonment sentences with employment orders for convicts. Cairo Criminal Court Terrorism Chamber continues non-stop to renew the pretrial detention of […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 9 to 15 September, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 33 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Investigating three young members of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party after security forces stormed the venue of their conference. The release of unionist Hisham El-Banna, the last worker detained by the Samanoud Wabriyat Company, by a decision from the […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 2 to 8 September, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 20 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. State Security Prosecution releases 150 citizens pending investigations in 37 cases with the guarantee of their place of residence. A death sentence by execution in the re-trial of a defendant in the case known in the media as the […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 26 August to 1 September, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 26 citizens on the usual charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Rotation of citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution. The release of student/ Mahmoud Mohamed Al Maarouf, known as the “T-shirt detainee” after serving his prison sentence. The renewal of the pretrial […]
Civil Society in Egypt … August 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: This month has seen increased activity among Egyptian political parties, whether due to the ongoing war in Gaza, issues related to the rising cost of living, the proposal of a controversial draft law on criminal procedures, or the rise in labor protests demanding better wages. Homeland Future Party (Mostaqbal […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 19 to 25 August, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 25 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. The Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue recommends reducing the duration of pretrial detention. The release of journalist and director of Yaqeen News Network Yahya Khalaf after 32 days of illegal detention since his release decision. Renewal of […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 8 to14 July, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 41 citizens of whom 33 are from the dignity day, on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Cairo Criminal Court acquits a citizen in the case known in the media as the Media Production City Incidents case. Rotation of 15 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the […]