Tag: detainees

Court reverses 5-year sentence for 47 defendants over 25 April protests

The court ordered a total fine of EGP 4.7 m, EGP 100,000…

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More detainees join hunger strike, prison administration prevents visits

“How would the families know if there was anyone beaten in the…

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47 young detainees from islands protests declare hunger strike

The hunger strike is in response to unjust sentencing, say detainees

Taha Sakr Taha Sakr

Protests reap gains prior to taking off

The state carefully directed its security bodies to double efforts in countering…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Prosecution issues more arrest warrants ahead of Monday’s protests

Security crackdown continues following dozens of arbitrary arrests and house raids

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

74 detained following two-day security raids ahead of Monday protests

Lawyers, activists, and writers were arrested from cafes and their homes before…

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Supporters of detained Red Sea islands protesters assaulted near court

A group of women reportedly attacked women and girls in the presence…

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30 protesters held in detention following Friday demonstration against land transfer 

Qasr Al-Nil prosecution authorities cancelled the release of detained protesters hours after…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Egyptian rights’ groups address UN high commissioner with recommendations

Report concerns various freedoms, demands legislative improvements according to international standards

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

In letter from prison, photojournalist Shawkan issues plaintive call against oppression

Shawkan has suffered inhumane conditions and a prolonged pre-trial that has seen…

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