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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 12 to 18 August, 2024
Summary: State Security investigations continue into 35 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Security forces releases 31 citizens, with the guarantee of their place of residence. Cairo Criminal Court Terrorism Chamber rules with life sentences and hard labor in the case known in the media as the Mataria Cell II case. Cairo […]