5 October 2026
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed the pretrial detention of Talal Mohamed Abdel Aal Seif, a radio and television presenter at the regional broadcasting channels, pending investigations in Case No. 5211 of 2026 (Supreme State Security Case Register), despite his not receiving the necessary medical care, including being examined at the prison hospital.
The Prosecution also didn’t address the reasons behind the request to admit him to the hospital. His defense team asked the Public Prosecution to add his medical file to the case records in order to assess his health condition.
Abdel Aal was arrested on July 14, 2026, from a café in the city of Samanoud, Dakahlia Governorate. He was unlawfully detained until he was brought before the Prosecution on July 18, when he was charged with spreading and disseminating false news that could undermine security and public order, and using an online account to publish such news.
21 September 2026
The Supreme State Security Prosecution decided to renew the detention of regional radio and television presenter Talal Mohamed Abdel Aal Seif, pending investigations in Case No. 5211 of 2026 (Supreme State Security). He is accused of publishing and broadcasting false news that could harm security and public order, and of using an electronic account to disseminate such news.
Abdel Aal was arrested on July 14, 2026, from a café in the city of Samanoud, Dakahlia Governorate, after broadcasting a video in which he criticized the Egyptian Post’s refusal to accept a letter addressed to Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al‑Qasimi, commenting on his novel The Pawned Dagger, along with another book.
7 September 2026
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed the detention of radio and television presenter Talal Mohamed Abdel‑Aal Seif, pending investigations in case No. 5211 of 2026 (State Security Prosecution).
Security forces had arrested Abdel‑Aal on 14 July 2026 from a coffee shop in Samannoud, Dakahlia Governorate, and held him unlawfully until he was presented to the prosecution on 18 July. He was charged with publishing and broadcasting false news harmful to public security and order, and using an electronic account to disseminate such news.
His arrest followed the broadcast of a video in which he criticized the Egypt Post for refusing to accept a letter addressed to Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al‑Qasimi, commenting on his novel Al‑Khanjar Al‑Marhoon (The Pledged Dagger), along with another book.
24 August 2026
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed the detention of radio and television presenter Talal Mohamed Abdel‑Aal Seif, pending investigations in case No. 5211 of 2026 (State Security Prosecution).
Security forces had arrested Abdel‑Aal on 14 July 2026 from a coffee shop in Samannoud, Dakahlia Governorate, and held him unlawfully until he was presented to the prosecution on 18 July. He was charged with publishing and broadcasting false news harmful to public security and order, and using an electronic account to disseminate such news.
His arrest followed the broadcast of a video in which he criticized the Egypt Post for refusing to accept a letter addressed to Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al‑Qasimi, commenting on his novel Al‑Khanjar Al‑Marhoon (The Pledged Dagger), along with another book.
10 August 2026
The Supreme State Security Prosecution, in its session on 10 August 2026, ordered the continued detention of regional radio and television presenter and member of the Egyptian Writers’ Union Talal Mohamed Abdel Aal Seif, pending investigations in case No. 5211 of 2026 (Supreme State Security). In which he is accused of broadcasting false news harmful to public order and security, as well as using an online account to disseminate such content.
Security forces arrested Abdel Aal on 14 July 2026 from a café in Samannoud, Dakahlia Governorate, and held him for 4 days before presenting him to the prosecution.
The case stems from a video he published criticizing the Egyptian Postal Authority’s refusal to accept a letter addressed to Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al‑Qasimi regarding his novel The Pawned Dagger, along with another book. The prosecution considered this video grounds for the charges brought against him.
27 July 2026
The Supreme State Security Prosecution, in its session held on 27 July 2026, renewed the detention of radio and television presenter Talal Mohamed Abdel‑Aal Seif, pending investigations in case No. 5211 of 2026 (State Security Prosecution).
Security forces had arrested Abdel‑Aal on 14 July 2026 from a coffee shop in Samannoud, Dakahlia Governorate, and held him unlawfully until he was presented to the prosecution on 18 July. He was charged with publishing and broadcasting false news harmful to public security and order, and using an electronic account to disseminate such news.
His arrest followed the broadcast of a video in which he criticized the Egypt Post for refusing to accept a letter addressed to Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al‑Qasimi, commenting on his novel Al‑Khanjar Al‑Marhoon (The Pledged Dagger), along with another book.
