Human Rights

Observatory of Justice in Egypt 2 to 8 September, 2024

September 9, 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 […]

Civil Society in Egypt … August 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights

August 29, 2024

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

August 26, 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 5 to 11 August, 2024

August 12, 2024

Summary: State Security investigations continue into 38 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Rotation of 16 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release Cairo Criminal Court Terrorism Chamber continues non-stop to renew the pretrial detention of hundreds of citizens […]

Civil Society in Egypt … July 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights

July 29, 2024

Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The pro-government parties have focused this month on declaring their support for the new government, despite facing widespread opposition due to its reliance on inexperienced individuals and doubts about the qualifications and competence of some of its members, with Mostafa Madbouly remaining in his position as Prime Minister. As […]

Observatory of Justice in Egypt 22 to 28 July, 2024

July 29, 2024

Summary: State Security investigations continue into 32 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. State Security Prosecution releases 84 citizens hours before the start of the National Dialogue sessions. Supreme State Security Prosecution investigates dozens of citizens, including journalist Khaled Mamdouh and cartoonist Ashraf Omar, and then accuses them of terrorism charges. Continuation […]

Observatory of Justice in Egypt 15 to 21 July, 2024

July 21, 2024

Summary State Security investigations continue into 92 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Security State Security Prosecution continues investigating citizens arrested in connection with calls for the 12 July demonstration – which did not happen – and imprisoning them on terrorism charges. Journalist Khaled Mamdouh forcibly disappearance without presenting him to any […]

Observatory of Justice in Egypt 1 – 6 July, 2024

July 8, 2024

Summary: State Security investigations continue into 30 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. The State Security Prosecution releases 10 citizens in a number of political cases. Rotation of 29 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release Cairo Criminal Court […]

Civil Society in Egypt … June 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights

July 2, 2024

Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: The activity of Egyptian political parties relatively declined during June, despite significant domestic events such as the government’s decision to raise the price of subsidized bread by 400%, and the government’s proposal of a law to lease hospitals to investors, as well as the continued Israeli aggression on Gaza. […]

Observatory of Justice in Egypt 10 – 13 June, 2024

June 18, 2024

Summary: State Security investigations continue into 16 citizens on charges of terrorism and spreading false news. Rotation of 33 citizens in Sharqia, to new cases by the Supreme State Security Prosecution, after the disruption of procedures for their release. State Security Prosecution decides to release 5 citizens. Cairo Criminal Court Terrorism Chamber continues non-stop to […]

Civil Society in Egypt … May 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights

May 30, 2024

Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: In May, numerous political events took place, the most notable of which was the establishment of a new entity called the “Union of Arab Tribes,” founded by Sinai businessman Ibrahim al-Orjani. After the announcement, some political parties issued angry statements, considering this entity a violation of the constitution, particularly […]

Civil Society in Egypt … April 2024 Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights

April 30, 2024

Section One: Egyptian Political Parties Introduction: April witnessed several significant political event, starting with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi taking the constitutional oath for a third presidential term. The economic crisis worsened, leading to some social and labor protests. Human rights conditions continued to deteriorate significantly, with political activities, especially protests, being prohibited. Security forces also […]