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Civil Society in Egypt.. July 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: Despite the existence of dozens of officially registered parties, the political arena is almost entirely dominated by pro-government parties or those close to them. Many opposition parties are merely symbolic fronts, used to give a veneer of legitimacy to the political scene, while independent and genuine opposition figures are excluded. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 20 – 26 April, 2025
Summary: A new case against activist and former political prisoner Ahmed Douma over a post on X and the prosecution released him on L.E.10,000 bail. Cairo Criminal Court, Terrorism Chamber continues to renew trials for hundreds of citizens on terrorism cases. Security forces at Kafr Saqr Police Station arrested a citizen and forcibly disappeared him. […]
Observatory of Justice in Egypt 30 March – 5 April, 2025
Summary: Supreme State Security Prosecution acquits 5 citizens pending 5 cases. Security forces in Sharqia releases 4 citizens following their release orders. Release of 2,777 criminal prisoners, following the pardon decree by the President of the Republic. The death of 2 citizens in detention centers after deterioration of their health. Supreme State Security Prosecution continues […]
Civil Society in Egypt.. March 2025 Political Parties, Syndicates and Human Rights
Section One: Political Parties Introduction: During the month of March, which coincided with the month of Ramadan, the government-supporting parties focused on charitable and service activities and expanded the distribution of food supplies to the poor. Meanwhile, opposition parties focused on the difficult economic conditions faced by Egyptians, as well as Israel’s violation of the […]