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Civil Society in Egypt … February 2024
Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: In February, three issues dominated the activities of Egyptian parties: Regionally, Israeli aggression continued against Gaza and Rafah, with the occupation discussing a military operation in Palestinian Rafah. In response, Egyptian parties issued statements condemning these statements. Economically, anger prevailed due to massive price hikes, as well as […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from February 19 to February 25, 2024
Summary: The release of journalist Lina Atallah with an L.E. 5,000 financial guarantee by Cairo Prosecution. The release of publisher Hisham Qassem after 6 months imprisonment for allegedly insulting and defaming Kamal Abu Eita. Death sentence for two citizens and life imprisonment for two others in the Al-Marg terrorist cell case. The continuation of holding […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from February 12 to February 18, 2024
Summary: Cairo Criminal Court rules punishing citizens with prison terms ranging from 3 to 7 years accusing them of joining a terrorist group. The rotation of 2 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release and enforcedly disappearing them for several days. The […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from February 5 to February 10, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 43 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. The Supreme State Security Prosecution and the District Prosecutions in Zagazig investigated 60 citizens on terrorism charges. One-year imprisonment and bail for Ahmed Tantawi in the case known in the media as the presidential powers of attorney case. Cairo […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from January 29 to February 4, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 28 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Rotating 3 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release. Renewal of detention of hundreds of citizens in new cases by the Supreme State Security on terrorism […]
Civil Society in Egypt … January 2024
Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The year 2023 concluded, bringing an end to the presidential elections. The onset of the new year witnessed a significant rise in the prices of certain goods and services, exacerbating the economic crisis. Additionally, the Israeli aggression on Gaza persisted. As a result, these issues took center stage […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from January 22 to January 28, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 40 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Arrest and enforced disappearance of two citizens from Sharqia. The release of dozens of citizens for exceeding the maximum limit of pretrial detention. Cairo Criminal Court Terrorism Chamber continues non-stop to renew the pretrial detention of dozens of citizens […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from January 15 to January 21, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 30 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Rotating 8 citizens, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release, for exceeding the maximum limit of pretrial detention and re-imprisoning them again. The sentencing of Engineer Yahya Hussein Abdel […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from January 8 to January 14, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 39 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Conviction sentences up to aggravated imprisonment, for citizens in cases before terrorism chambers. Renewing the detention of hundreds of citizens by the Supreme State Security Prosecution. The continuation of holding criminal trials before exceptional courts, in violation of the […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from January 1 to January 7, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 18 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. The continuation of rotating citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release. The continuation of holding criminal trials before exceptional court circuits and inside prisons, away from […]
Justice Observatory in Egypt from December 25 to December 31, 2023
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 24 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Renewing the detention of dozens of citizens pending cases of the Supreme State Security Prosecution. Rotating Said Mushagheb to a new case after serving his sentence in connection with the Air Defense Incidents case. Court of Cassation reserves the […]
Civil Society in Egypt … December 2023
Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The activities of Egyptian political parties have varied between participating in elections for those who boycotted or ignored them and supporting the Palestinian cause. The Israeli aggression on Gaza still constitutes the central focus of the political parties’ activities. Homeland Future Party (Mostaqbal Watan Party): The party […]