18 August 2026
The Supreme State Security Prosecution, in its session on August 18, 2026, ordered the detention of citizen Eman Saber Eid Hassan El-Shazly for fifteen days pending investigations in Case No. 4489 of 2026 (Supreme State Security).
A security force had arrested her at dawn on August 17 from her home in Alexandria Governorate. She remained in unlawful custody at an undisclosed location, inaccessible to her family and lawyer, until she was brought before the prosecution. She was charged with using a social media account to promote the ideas of a terrorist group and broadcasting false news and statements that could harm public security and order. During questioning, she was confronted with printed papers, which she denied any connection to.
It is noteworthy that her brothers, Hassan and Eid, have been detained since May 24, 2026, facing investigations in the same case and on identical charges.
Eman also holds British citizenship and resides in England. She had returned to Egypt following the arrest of her brothers to care for her elderly, ill mother and to be able to visit her brothers in detention.
