Judicial rulings
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 6 – 12 July, 2025
Summary: Renewing the detention of hundreds of citizens pending Supreme State Security cases Public Prosecution refers 6 new cases to determine a jurisdiction. Acquittal of 3 citizens of charges of joining a terrorist group. Two detainees attempt suicide and end their lives inside their cell at Badr Prison-III. Postponing the first session in the trial […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 29 June – 5 July, 2025
Summary: Referral of Engineer Yahya Hussein Abdel Hadi to criminal trial, and setting a hearing for 26 July 2025, before the Terrorism Chamber. Public Prosecution denied reports about forcing one of its members to resign. Citizen Gamal Ahmed Sawi Ibrahim died after his health had deteriorated due to liver cirrhosis in prison in Menia. Acquittal […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. June 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: While opposition forces and parties remain divided over participation in the elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled for the last quarter of this year, parties close to the regime—such as “Mostaqbal Watan” (Homeland’s Future) and “Homat Al Watan” (Homeland Protectors)—have become active in election preparations by […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 22 – 28 June, 2025
Summary: Supreme State Security Prosecution continues investigations with Engineer Yahya Hussein Abdel Hadi. Mistakes by the Public Prosecution and the Ministry of Interior resulted in a 10-year hard labour sentence for former student leader Moaz al-Sharqawi in absentia, despite his imprisonment. Rotation of 4 citizens in Sharqia. Renewing the detention of hundreds of citizens pending […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 15 – 21 June, 2025
Summary: Continuing the investigations into the case of economic expert Abdel Khaleq Farouk after his eight-month detention. Public Prosecution conducts an inspection of the 10th of Ramadan Prison for Men and the Qattah Prison for Men. Acquittal of 13 citizens by order of Zagazig Criminal Court, Terrorism Chamber in Sharqia. Renewing the detention of hundreds […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 1 – 14 June, 2025
Before you read: Due to Eid al-Adha, many sessions have already taken place, and then the first two weeks of June were merged. Summary: A one-time exceptional visit to prisons on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, by decision of the Ministry of Interior. Supreme State Security Prosecution released continues investigations and imprisonment of citizens under […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 25 – 31 May, 2025
Summary: Supreme State Security Prosecution investigated journalist Rasha Qandil and charged her with publishing false news and statements domestically and abroad, and then released her on a bail of EGP 50,000 in State Security Case No. 4196 of 2025. Administrative Court postponed the appeal of the decision to privatize public hospitals. Renewing the detention […]
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 18 – 24 May, 2025
Summary: Investigation of 12 citizens in Sharqia on terrorism charges. Renewal of detention of hundreds of citizens, including journalist Said Saber and broadcaster Ahmed Sirag. Release of 15 citizens in Sharqia on bail and precautionary measures. Rotation of 6 citizens in Sharqia by orders from National Security. Public Prosecution inspects several police stations and prisons […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 11 – 17 May, 2025
Summary: Postponing the trial of human rights lawyer Hoda Abdel Moneim, and rejecting her release request, despite her arrival at the courthouse in an ambulance due to her deteriorating health. The family of activist and prisoner of conscience Alaa Abdel Fattah submits memoranda to the Public Prosecutor to deduct the period of pretrial detention from […]
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 […]