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 ensure the elections are conducted democratically.

Pro-government parties also intensified their service and charitable activities, while opposition parties concentrated on addressing the economic crisis, the issue of political detainees, and supporting the Palestinian cause.

Homeland Future Party (Mostaqbal Watan):

As usual, the Homeland Future Party focused on service and charitable activities, as well as internal meetings to prepare for the parliamentary elections.

In terms of service initiatives, the party launched a campaign in Safaga to combat high prices by offering meat at reduced prices. In Damietta, it contributed to preparing 150 marriages and provided wheelchairs for individuals with  disabilities. In Sohag, it supported impoverished citizens by offering Takaful and Karama “Solidarity and Dignity” cards and helped many citizens to settle their debts.

Regarding election preparations, the party hosted a preparatory meeting to organize the second edition of the Parties Forum, with participation from the Republican People’s Party, Homeland Protectors Party, the Congress Party, the Egyptian Democratic Party, the Freedom Party, the Tagammu Party, the Reform and Development Party, and the Justice Party.

Homeland Protectors Party

The party’s activities this month primarily focused on organizing seminars addressing local and regional political issues while emphasizing support for the state and political leadership.

In Marsa Matrouh Governorate, the party organized an initiative titled “The Role of Women in Supporting the Domestic Front,” aiming to highlight the role of women in strengthening internal unity and combating rumors. Additionally, a seminar was held under the title “Global and Regional Challenges Amid New Balances: Strategies for Confrontation and Adaptation.” Another seminar addressed current challenges and the role of “the online committees” in inciting against Egypt.

The National Front Party

The newly established National Front Party focused on organizing its legal and structural framework while ensuring its participation in political activities in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

On January 12, the party held several sessions in Giza Governorate to introduce citizens to its vision and objectives, in addition to discussing a number of priority issues affecting the Egyptian public.

On January 19, the party praised the efforts of the Egyptian state and political leadership in successfully brokering a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. It also commended the swift dispatch of aid convoys.

The Republican People’s Party

The party continued its developmental and charitable activities while actively participating in political events organized by pro-government parties, in addition to preparing for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

As part of its “Your Role” initiative aimed at preparing youth for local councils, the party trained 3,000 local government cadres. It also repeatedly announced its support for political leadership decisions, such as its role in the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the presidential pardon initiative.

The Justice Party (El Adl):

In January, the party undertook several service activities in some of Egypt’s poorer governorates and organized seminars addressing local political and economic issues.

The party held a discussion session titled “Employment in Egypt” and a seminar in the Red Sea Governorate as part of the “Safaga Without Addiction” initiative, in collaboration with Al-Azhar and the Church. It also organized a seminar titled “The Egyptian Economy in 2025: Where to?” to discuss the future of Egypt’s economy amidst local and international challenges.

On January 19, the Justice Party organized a medical convoy in the village of Manqabad, located in one of the centers of Assiut Governorate.

The Constitution Party (Al Dostour):

The party continued its political activities, focusing on economic and political issues, while preparing for the upcoming parliamentary elections through numerous organizational meetings.

On January 2, the party issued a statement expressing its complete rejection of the Medical Liability Law. It also announced the opening of candidacy within the party for its male and female members across all branches nationwide to participate in the parliamentary elections.

Additionally, the party reiterated its demands for the release of political detainees, the lifting of security restrictions on the political sphere, and an end to burdening low-income citizens with the consequences of economic failures. These statements were made in commemoration of the anniversary of the January 25 Revolution.

The Conservatives Party (Al Mohafezeen):

The party continued its opposition activities against government policies, while also focusing on the issue of political detainees and other political matters. It is also preparing for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The party held a workshop in Sohag Governorate on managing election campaigns and called for caution in the issuance of the Medical Liability Law, recommending it be returned for community dialogue.

Additionally, the party demanded the release of those held in pretrial detention and called for a presidential pardon for women, the elderly, and those accused of exercising their right to free expression.

The party also issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of prisoners in Gaza.

The Egyptian Democratic Social Party:

In January, the Egyptian Social Democratic Party focused on activating its parliamentary representatives, aiming to reject laws presented to Parliament that do not serve the public interest. The party’s members in the House of Representatives continued providing services to their electoral districts while also participating in activities preparing for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The party’s parliamentarians submitted an inquiry to the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Communications and Information Technology regarding the decision to impose a new tax on imported mobile phones.

Another inquiry was raised regarding the Ministry of Education’s sudden announcement of its intention to implement the new baccalaureate system in the general secondary education stage, without any meaningful involvement of the educational or parliamentary community in these crucial decisions. Additionally, a proposal was made to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Procedure Code, aiming to use precautionary measures as an alternative to pretrial detention.

The Bread and Freedom Party (under establishment):

The party condemned the ongoing violations against political activist and prisoner of conscience, Mohamed Adel, and called for his wife to be allowed to visit him. The party also expressed its solidarity with Dar Al-Marayya Publishing House for Culture and Arts, which was excluded from participating in the Cairo International Book Fair.

In a statement, the party announced its rejection of the Ministry of Education’s proposal to add religious education exam grades to the total score in the secondary stage, considering the proposal a violation of the principle of equal opportunities and warning that it could lead to sectarian tensions within Egyptian society.

The party also expressed its solidarity with the workers of (T&C) Ready-made Clothes Company, who have been on strike for several days demanding the implementation of the minimum wage.

The Dignity (Al-Karama) Party:

As a party with a nationalist background, the party continued its activities supporting Palestinian resistance. It also participated in solidarity events for political detainees and joint meetings to coordinate efforts for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The party organized a seminar on the book Rescuing Egypt and Alternative Policies by political prisoner Abdel Khalek Farouk. It also called for the release of all prisoners of conscience who have not committed or incited violence, such as Alaa Abdel-Fattah, and expressed support for his mother, Dr. Laila Soueif, who has been on a hunger strike for over 100 days.

Additionally, the party launched a relief convoy in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

The Popular Socialist Alliance Party:

The activity of the Socialist Popular Alliance Party declined in January, with the party focusing mainly on issuing political papers discussing the reasons behind Egypt’s economic crisis. The party also engaged in internal discussions regarding its participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

On January 8, the party commemorated the tenth anniversary of the martyrdom of Shaimaa El-Sabbagh, a party member who was killed during the January Revolution celebrations ten years ago.

The Revolutionary Socialists Movement:

The movement continued to utilize its media tools to spread news about labor and social protests, as well as updates on detainees and the solidarity movement with Gaza.

The movement expressed its solidarity with Dar Al-Marayya Publishing House after it was banned from participating in the Cairo International Book Fair. It also voiced its opposition to the imposition of new taxes on mobile phones.

Additionally, the movement participated in a solidarity event with Dr. Laila Soueif, the mother of political detainee Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who has been on a hunger strike.

Section 2: Professional and Labor Unions

Professional Unions:

The Journalists’ Syndicate

The head of the Journalists’ Syndicate, Khaled El-Balshi, submitted a memorandum to the Public Prosecutor, demanding the release of journalists who are held in pretrial detention or referred to criminal trials, with the guarantee of the syndicate.

The Journalists’ Syndicate announced the opening of a donation campaign and coordinated efforts to send aid and show solidarity with Gaza. It also renewed its call to international and UN institutions to provide international protection for Palestinian journalists.

Additionally, the syndicate condemned the arrest and detention of Ahmed Serag for conducting an interview with the wife of an imprisoned journalist.

The Engineers, Lawyers, and Journalists’ Syndicates jointly announced the suspension of dealings with Al-Mokhtabar, Al-Borg, and Alfa companies due to what they described as monopolistic practices in the healthcare sector.

The Doctors’ Syndicate

The General Assembly of the Doctors’ Syndicate was canceled, amid objections from some members regarding its cancellation.

The syndicate, along with its branch syndicates, prepared a list of provisions that need to be amended in the Medical Liability Law, and requested a hearing session on these amendments in the House of Representatives. Concurrently, approximately 640 doctors called on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to direct the necessary amendments to the bill when it is presented to Parliament, so that it achieves the required balance between the rights of patients and doctors.

The Veterinarians’ Syndicate

In a meeting with the Coordinating Committee of Youth Political Parties, which is close to the state, the head of the Veterinarians’ Syndicate reviewed the main challenges facing veterinarians. These challenges include the fact that around 5,600 new veterinary graduates join the workforce each year, while the current absorption rate represents less than 1% of the number of graduates. This is due to the suspension of recruitment procedures for veterinarians for nearly 30 years.

The Dental Syndicate

The General Syndicate of Egyptian Dentists held a special meeting with the heads of the branch syndicates to discuss several important issues. The main topics included the latest amendments to the Medical Liability Law, the file of the Port Said Dentists’ Club, and various other matters concerning dentists across all governorates of Egypt.

The Engineers’ Syndicate

The Community Participation and Communication & Media Committees of the Architectural Engineering Division announced the launch of the “Picture in Historical Building” competition, with the results to be announced on Friday, February 7th.

The syndicate held a seminar titled “Investing in the Properties of Egyptian Land” featuring the renowned Egyptian scientist Dr. Farouk El-Baz via Zoom.

At the Engineers’ Syndicate headquarters, the Engineers, Journalists, and Lawyers Syndicates signed a cooperation protocol with seven laboratories: El Shams, El Nile, El Nahas, Perfect Lab, Trust, Acuolab, and Arab Labs.

Under the seven protocols, members of the three syndicates will receive a 50% discount for three months, which can be renewed with the approval of the three syndicates and each of the seven laboratories.

The Lawyers’ Syndicate

The head of the Lawyers Syndicate, Mr. Abdel Halim Allam, also the President of the Arab Lawyers Union, witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol with the Kuwaiti Lawyers Association, in the presence of a delegation from the Kuwaiti Lawyers Association and members of the Executive Office of the Egyptian Lawyers Syndicate.

The Attorney General, Counselor Mohamed Shawky, and Mr. Abdel Halim Allam, the head of the Lawyers Syndicate and President of the Arab Lawyers Union, inaugurated a training course for lawyers who are members of the branch syndicates at the Attorney General’s office in Cairo.

The head of the Lawyers Syndicate emphasized the right to defense, while the House of Representatives rejected the Ministry of Justice’s proposal to amend Article 104 of the Criminal Procedure Law to allow interrogation in the absence of a lawyer.

The Egyptian Syndicate of Commercial Professions

Ahmed El-Sheikh, the Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange, signed a cooperation protocol with Hafez El-Ghandour, the Head of the Commercial Syndicate in Cairo. This step aims to enhance financial culture and raise awareness.

The Acting Professions Syndicate

The Board of Directors of the Actors’ Syndicate, chaired by Dr. Ashraf Zaki, decided to increase the syndicate pension by 100 EGP, raising the maximum amount to 900 EGP instead of 800 EGP.

The Musicians’ Syndicate

The head of the Musicians’ Syndicate issued a decision calling to support musicians who are unable to work, pensioners, and widows.

The Educational Professions Syndicate

Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, held a meeting with members of the General Syndicate of Educational Professions, in the presence of Khalaf El-Zanaty, the head of the Teachers’ Syndicate and President of the Arab Teachers’ Union. This meeting was part of community dialogue sessions on the proposed “Egyptian Baccalaureate System,” to discuss the features of the system and review related opinions and suggestions.

The syndicate praised Egypt’s efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause and called for an urgent meeting of the Arab Teachers’ Union members to provide all possible assistance in restoring the educational process in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible. They also called for the provision of educational platforms that would enable Palestinian students and teachers to continue their studies after the extensive damage to educational facilities.

The Pharmacists Syndicate

The Ministry of Local Development issued Circular No. (22) for the year 2025, in which it instructed governors to direct the relevant authorities in their respective governorates to take necessary actions to exempt signs hanging above pharmacies, regardless of their type, size, or material, as long as they do not exceed the width of the pharmacy’s facade. This exemption applies to licensing procedures and fees collected by local administrative units, in accordance with the established ruling of the General Assembly of the Fatwa and Legislation Department at the State Council in this regard.

Trade Unions:

The General Federation of Egyptian Trade Unions

Magdy El-Badawy, Vice President of the Egyptian Trade Union Federation, called on the National Wages Council to review the current minimum wage in the private sector to align it with inflation rates and to oblige institutions to implement it, similar to the public sector.

The Egyptian Federation of Trade Unions and its affiliated organizations praised the national efforts led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in confronting the political and economic challenges and crises facing the Arab region.

Textile Workers Syndicate

Workers at the “T&C” factory in Obour City went on strike for a week, demanding a 50% increase in their annual periodic bonus and the implementation of the minimum wage.

The General Syndicate of Workers in Construction and Wood

Workers at “Inova Ceramics” in Fayoum went on strike, demanding the implementation of a minimum wage of 6,000 EGP.

Chemical industry workers

Just hours after the employees of SEDICO Pharmaceuticals organized a protest against the low annual wage increase, the company management decided to suspend work, citing maintenance activities, while also deducting the downtime from the employees’ regular vacation balances.

Utility Workers

Workers at the “Mansheya 1” and “Nozha” drinking water stations, affiliated with Alexandria Water Company, ended their protest after receiving promises from the company’s head in Alexandria to discuss their demands with Mandoh Raslan, the head of the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater.

The workers’ protest followed a similar demonstration by the employees at the “Sayouf” water station, demanding the payment of exceptional and special allowances that have been suspended since 2016.

Workers Abroad

The bodies of three Egyptian minors arrived in the country from Bulgaria, weeks after their deaths due to harsh weather conditions while attempting to migrate to Europe for work via unofficial routes, according to Diana Dimova, the head of the non-profit organization “Mission Wings” that helped identify them and facilitate their return to Egypt.

Fishermen

A number of fishermen and boat owners from the city of Azbat Al-Burg, Damietta Governorate, went to the Lake and Fish Wealth Protection and Development Authority in Cairo, as well as the Ministry of Environment, in an attempt to find a solution to restore their livelihoods. This comes after two government decisions issued last May that prohibited them from fishing in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez.

Workers in the Investment City of Port Said

The Mansoura Criminal Court accepted the prosecution’s appeal in the “Investment Incident” case, challenging the decision of the advisory chamber of the Dakahlia Appeal Court to release five young people and children from the city of Al-Matariya in the case number 7711 of 2024, Al-Matariya misdemeanors. The court decided to extend their detention for 45 days.

The people of Al-Matariya had organized a protest in mid-November 2024, demanding the improvement of the road services linking “Al-Matariya – Port Said” after a horrific accident that resulted in the death of 14 people and the injury of 22 others, who were from Al-Matariya, as they were heading to work in the Investment Area in Port Said Governorate.

Security forces dispersed the protest forcefully and arrested 29 people. The North Mansoura Prosecution interrogated them, later releasing 23 of the detainees on a bail of 10,000 Egyptian pounds each, pending the case. A 14-year-old child was placed in a juvenile care facility, and he was later released after about a week, pending the case.

The Center for Trade Union and Workers’ Services (CTUWS)

Under the title “Workers’ Demands and Developments in the New Labor Law Draft,” CTUWS organized a seminar in Mahalla al-Kubra on Friday. The event was attended by a group of labor leaders from the public sector, public business sector, and the private sector, as well as informal workers.

The Center also organized the fourth training course for the third module on “Sociology and Economics,” as part of its ongoing training program aimed at preparing trade union and labor leaders.

Section Three: Human Rights Movements and Institutions

Key Activities, Publications, and Initiatives of Human Rights Institutions

The National Council for Human Rights

The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the National Council, organized this month’s Al-Hanager Cultural Forum under the title “An Analytical Reading of the National Human Rights Strategy.”

On January 5, 2025, the head of the National Council called for the urgent issuance of the Information Freedom Law, emphasizing the state’s role in countering rumors.

On January 6, the Economic Committee of the National Council concluded its field visit to Asyut Governorate, aiming to promote the concepts of human rights.

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights

On January 2, 2025, the Egyptian Initiative held the Minister of the Interior responsible for the health and safety of activist Mohamed Adel, who had lost communication with the outside world since starting his hunger strike. The administration of Gamasa Prison had prevented his wife from visiting him. After ten days of his “banishment,” his wife was able to visit him on January 12 at the Tenth of Ramadan 4 Prison, where he informed her that he had ended his hunger strike after relatively improving his detention conditions.

The initiative also published a joint memo addressed by seven UN special rapporteurs to the Egyptian government regarding the new draft of the Criminal Procedure Law.

On January 12, the Egyptian Initiative called on the Public Prosecutor to urgently visit the Tenth of Ramadan 6 Prison to inspect the conditions of detainees, listen to their complaints, and investigate them. This request followed the refusal of the State Security Prosecution, Cairo Terrorism Criminal Court, and the prison authorities to acknowledge the start of a hunger strike by several detainees and the refusal of others to accept food rations in protest against their continued detention without legal justification.

The Egyptian Initiative also condemned the decision to prosecute and pursue journalist Hisham Qassem, a political dissident, for the second time, accusing him again of the same politically motivated charges, related to the same incident for which he had already been unjustly imprisoned after a trial lacking the most basic guarantees of justice.

On January 19, following the ceasefire in Gaza, the Egyptian Initiative renewed its call to the Public Prosecutor to release the citizens detained in connection with the Palestine support case.

On January 23, the Egyptian Initiative requested that the Supreme State Security Prosecution release journalist Ahmed Sarraj, whose detention order was set to be reviewed on January 26.

The Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms

The Egyptian Commission filed a complaint with the Chief Public Prosecutor at the Appeal Prosecution in Mansoura regarding the violations that their client, Mohamed Adel, is facing inside the high-security Gamasa Prison.

The Commission reiterated its support for Dr. Laila Suwaif’s demand for the release of Alaa Abdel-Fattah after serving his full sentence, following 100 days of her hunger strike without liquids.

On January 15, the Egyptian Commission condemned the continued refusal to provide an appropriate prosthetic limb for Oqba Hashad, who, along with his family, filed a lawsuit before the State Council against the administrative authority for failing to provide him with a suitable prosthetic.

The Center for Trade Unions and Workers Services (CTUWS):

On January 5, 2025, CTUWS organized the fourth training session on “Sociology and Economics.”

On January 13, the Center announced a protest by workers from the Alexandria water and sanitation plants, demanding financial rights and criticizing delays in implementing rulings related to bonuses.

Additionally, the CTUWS organized a seminar in Mahalla al-Kubra in response to the new labor law draft, which was resubmitted to the House of Representatives after government amendments that failed to address workers’ demands or protect their rights.

New Woman Foundation:

The New Woman Foundation held several meetings, seminars, and training courses throughout the month:

A community dialogue session in Alexandria titled “Decent Work for Women: Between the Care Economy and Protection Mechanisms.”

Workshops on designing and managing community campaigns from a gender perspective for partner unions and associations in Cairo.

Masar Foundation – Community of Technology and Law:

On January 14, Masar published a research paper titled “The Principle of Non-Imposition of Freedom-Depriving Penalties in Publishing Crimes” addressing the criminal courts’ disregard for this constitutional principle.

On January 22, Masar also released a paper titled “An Approach to AI Governance: Necessary Frameworks to Promote Justice and Protect Human Rights.”

Centre for Egyptian Women Legal Assistance

On January 2, 2025, The Centre for Egyptian Women Legal Assistance called for a societal dialogue on the draft Personal Status Law, urging the inclusion of all segments of society.

On January 14, the center held two training workshops with the participation of 16 young men and women from civil society associations in the villages of Qasr and Mendisha, focusing on reproductive health and sexual education within their communities.

On January 18, the center concluded a workshop on drafting a unified law proposal to combat violence against women.

On January 23, the center organized an awareness seminar for women in Aswan, in cooperation with the South Women Association. The seminar was attended by 33 women.

The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights

On January 21, The Egyptian Center filed a lawsuit before the Administrative Judiciary Court in Cairo against the Minister of Interior and others in their official capacities. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a female citizen, requesting the annulment of the administrative authority’s refusal to allow her to obtain samples and tests from her husband to proceed with an in-vitro fertilization procedure at her own expense.

Joint Human Rights Activities

On January 1, 2025, human rights organizations condemned the decision to ban Dar Al-Marayah Oublishing House for Culture and Arts from participating in this year’s Cairo International Book Fair without providing any reasons.

On January 11, these organizations expressed concern over the disappearance of journalist and poet Abdulrahman Al-Qaradawi, who has been unreachable since January 8. He boarded a private plane to Abu Dhabi following a decision by the Lebanese Council of Ministers to deport him to the UAE, based on a claim made by the Emirati Attorney General. The organizations called for his immediate release, ensuring his personal safety, and safeguarding his right to freedom of movement.

Violations and Harassment:

Renewal of Detention

On January 1, 2025, the Cairo Terrorism Criminal Court decided to renew the detention of Dr. Sherif Mamdouh Mohamed Al-Saqqa, a dentistry lecturer at Future University, for 45 days pending Case No. 2810 of 2024 (State Security).

On January 7, the State Security Prosecution renewed the detention of economic expert Abdel Khaleq Farouk for 15 days, and on January 20, extended his detention by another 15 days in Case No. 4937 of 2024 (State Security).

On January 9, the State Security Prosecution renewed the detention of Ahmed Salah Ismail Osman and Ahmed Gamal Ahmed Ali for 15 days in separate cases involving similar charges.

On January 14, the Cairo Terrorism Criminal Court renewed the detention of eight defendants, including Norhan Daraz, journalist Khaled Mamdouh, and Ahmed Hesham Shahin, also known as “Bahar,” for 45 days in different cases with similar charges.

On January 15, the State Security Prosecution ordered the detention of journalist Ahmed Siraj for 15 days in Case No. 7 of 2025 (State Security) on charges of joining a terrorist group and spreading false news.

On January 19, the State Security Prosecution renewed the detention of journalist Sayed Saber for 15 days pending investigations in Case No. 6499 of 2024 (State Security).

On January 22, the Cairo Terrorism Criminal Court, convening at Badr Prisons Complex, renewed the detention of activist Sherif El-Roubi, Ahmed Gika, and five others for 45 days in various cases.

On January 23, the Cairo Terrorism Criminal Court renewed the detention of poet Galal El-Behairy, in his third case, and Ahmed Orabi, a January Revolution protester who lost an eye, for 45 days.

Judicial Rulings:

On January 2, 2025, the Egyptian Center secured two separate court rulings in favor of a female and a male journalist, obligating Al-Tariq Newspaper to compensate them with approximately EGP 250,000 for unfair dismissal, in addition to their remaining financial entitlements.

On January 5, the Boulaq Abu Al-Ela Misdemeanor Appeals Court acquitted Mohsen Issa Mustafa after an appeal against his six-month prison sentence in Case No. 10283 of 2024 (Ain Shams Misdemeanors).

Trials

On January 12, the Administrative Court (First Circuit) referred the appeal submitted by Dr. Manar Tantawy to the Eighteenth Circuit, as it is the issuing authority of the unimplemented ruling regarding her entitlement to the rank of professorship.

On January 21, the Administrative Court in Mansoura referred the appeal filed by Mohamed Adel against the Public Prosecutor of South Mansoura Prosecutions and others to the First Circuit, Administrative Court, Cairo.

Legal Victories:

On January 14, the North Banha Criminal Court accepted the appeal of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) client, Mohamed Naguib, and overturned the prosecution’s decision to detain him for 15 days in case No. 7924 of 2024, Benha Administrative Center. The court ordered his release under a residence guarantee.

On January 15, the State Security Prosecution ordered the release of Nada Mogeith, the wife of detained translator Ashraf Omar, on a bail of 5,000 EGP, pending case No. 7 of 2025, Supreme State Security Investigation.

On January 19, 2025, the State Security Prosecution ordered the release of Hossam Bahgat, the Executive Director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, on a bail of 20,000 EGP in case No. 6 of 2025, where he faced charges of spreading false news.

The Supreme State Security Prosecution also ordered the release of Yemeni refugee Abd al-Baqi Saeed in case No. 2993 of 2021, Supreme State Security Investigation, after more than three years of pretrial detention.

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