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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 4 – 10 May, 2025
Summary: Cairo Criminal Court cut off contact with Sherif El-Rouby while he was discussing his health condition during his detention renewal session. Citizen Bilal Raafat Mohamed Ali died inside Menia Al-Qamh Hospital after his detention in Menia Al-Qamh Police Station in Sharqia. Supreme State Security Prosecution released 65 defendants in 18 cases on bail. Publishing […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt From April 27 to May 3, 2025
Summary: State Security Prosecution releases imprisoned former parliamentarian Ahmed Tantawi in 2 cases, and returns him to prison. Rotation of 33 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution. Supreme State Security Prosecution renews hundreds of Supreme State Security cases. Imprisoned citizen Saad Abu Al-Enein died in 10th of Ramadan Prison […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 26 January – 1 February, 2025
Summary: Renewal of detention of journalist Ahmed Sirag and hundreds of citizens in state security cases. Release of 9 workers from T&C Ready-Made Garments Company on bail after arrest for their strike. Supreme State Security Prosecution investigates student/ Mosaab Saber Mohamed Nasr in case No. 6026 of 2024 State Security, after appearing from an enforced […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. January 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: January witnessed intensive activities by political parties in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Pro-government parties began organizing coordination meetings to gear up for the elections. On the other hand, opposition parties, particularly those affiliated with the Civil Front, focused on finalizing their stance on participation and setting criteria to […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 12 – 19 January, 2025
Summary: Arrest and investigation of Dr. Nada Mogheeth by the Supreme State Security Prosecution and her release on bail. Economist Abdel Khaleq Farouk suffers a heart attack in his prison cell in 10th of Ramadan Prison and his transfer to the prison hospital. Supreme State Security Prosecution continues to renew trials for hundreds of citizens […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 5 – 11 January, 2025
Summary: Hundreds of detainees turn their backs to the cameras during the renewal of their detention in protest against their continued detention without evidence. Prisoner of conscience Abdel Khaleq Farouk announces his hunger strike, in protest against his continued detention, the poor conditions in the prison, and the disregard of the prosecution for his complaints. […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 22 – 28 December, 2024
Summary: Acquittal of journalist Hassan Al-Qabbani in the Rabia Operations Room case. Rotation of former presidential candidate and head of the Strong Egypt Party Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh on a new case. Rotation of 38 citizens, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution. Renewal of the detention of hundreds of citizens pending Supreme […]