1 June 2026
The Cairo Court of Appeal has scheduled June 10 to start the trial of journalist and MBC presenter Khaled Mamdouh, in case No. 1282 of 2024 (State Security Prosecution).
Earlier, the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression had submitted petition No. 1686968 of 2026 to the Public Prosecutor, demanding Mamdouh’s mandatory release and correction of procedural irregularities in his case. Although the Supreme State Security Prosecution referred him to criminal trial on 11 November 2025, it didn’t send the case files to the competent Court of Appeal to assign a circuit and trial date for months, prolonging his detention instead of proceeding with legal procedures.
Mamdouh was arrested at 2 a.m. on July 16, 2024, when a security force raided his home and physically assaulted some family members. Following his arrest, the prosecution charged him with joining a terrorist organization with knowledge of its purposes, committing an act of financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting false news harmful to public security and order. His mobile phone and laptop were seized as evidence.
10 February 2025: Criminal Court Renews Journalist Khaled Mamdouh’s detention after 7 months of forced disappearance and house raid
Cairo Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 45 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
Mamdouh was arrested on July 16, 2024, following a raid on his home, during which he was detained and forcibly disappeared for six days. He was presented to the prosecution on July 21, where he was charged with joining a terrorist group while being aware of its objectives, committing one of the crimes of financing a terrorist group, and spreading and disseminating false news and information that could harm security and public order. The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, 2024, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
13 January 2025
Cairo Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 45 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
Mamdouh was arrested on July 16, 2024 following a raid on his home, during which he was detained and forcibly disappeared for six days. He was presented to the prosecution on July 21, where he was charged with joining a terrorist group while being aware of its objectives, committing one of the crimes of financing a terrorist group, and spreading and disseminating false news and information that could harm security and public order. The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
23 December 2024
Cairo Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 45 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
Mamdouh was arrested on July 16 following a raid on his home, during which he was detained and forcibly disappeared for six days. He was presented to the prosecution on July 21, where he was charged with joining a terrorist group while being aware of its objectives, committing one of the crimes of financing a terrorist group, and spreading and disseminating false news and information that could harm security and public order. The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
3 December 2024
Cairo Criminal Court (First Circuit Terrorism) renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 45 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
Mamdouh was arrested on July 16 following a raid on his home, during which he was detained and forcibly disappeared for six days. He was presented to the prosecution on July 21, where he was charged with joining a terrorist group while being aware of its objectives, committing one of the crimes of financing a terrorist group, and spreading and disseminating false news and information that could harm security and public order. The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
18 November 2024
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
During the session, Mamdouh complained about the dire living conditions and water shortages at Abu Zaabal Prison, as well as mistreatment by the prison administration, after the prosecution allowed Mamdouh to speak with them during the session.
He also requested to know the reasons for his detention and the accusations against him, without being confronted with any actual crime.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order. The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
4 November 2024
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order. The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
21 October 2024
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
During a previous session, Mamdouh complained about the dire living conditions and water shortages at Abu Zaabal Prison, as well as mistreatment by the prison administration, after the prosecution allowed Mamdouh to speak with them during the session.
He also requested to know the reasons for his detention and the accusations against him, without being confronted with any actual crime.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order. The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
7 October 2024
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
During a previous session, Mamdouh complained about the dire living conditions and water shortages at Abu Zaabal Prison, as well as mistreatment by the prison administration, after the prosecution allowed Mamdouh to speak with them during the session.
He also requested to know the reasons for his detention and the accusations against him, without being confronted with any actual crime.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order.
The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
23 September 2024
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
During a previous session, Mamdouh complained about the dire living conditions and water shortages at Abu Zaabal Prison, as well as mistreatment by the prison administration, after the prosecution allowed Mamdouh to speak with them during the session.
He also requested to know the reasons for his detention and the accusations against him, without being confronted with any actual crime.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order.
The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
9 September 2024
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
During the session, Mamdouh complained about the dire living conditions and water shortages at Abu Zaabal Prison, as well as mistreatment by the prison administration, after the prosecution allowed Mamdouh to speak with them during the session.
He also requested to know the reasons for his detention and the accusations against him, without being confronted with any actual crime.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order.
The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
26 August 2024: Journalist Khaled Mamdouh’s Detention Renewed for 15 Days, Nearly a Month After His Home Was Raided and He Was Forcibly Disappeared
The Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim’s detention for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of the 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order.
The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
12 August 2024
The Supreme State Security Prosecution decided to detain journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order.
The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
29 July 2024: Renewal of Detention for Journalist Khaled Mamdouh After Raiding His Home and Enforcing his Disappearance Since last Tuesday
The Supreme State Security Prosecution decided to detain journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution.
On 21 July, Mamdouh was presented to the prosecution without any evidence or attachments, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order.
On July 17, AFTE filed a complaint with the Attorney General, number 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly، took his phone and laptop, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that Mamdouh’s arrest report was dated 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
21 July 2024: State Security Prosecution Decided to Detain Journalist Khaled Mamdouh After Raiding His Home and Enforcing his Disappearance Since last Tuesday
The Supreme State Security Prosecution decided to detain journalist Khaled Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim for 15 days, pending investigation in case number 1282 of 2024 Supreme State Security Prosecution, 6 days after raiding his home and enforcing his disappearance since last Tuesday.
Mamdouh was presented to prosecution today 21 July without any evidence or attachments.
He was accused of joining a terrorist group with knowledge of its objectives, financing a terrorist group, and publishing and broadcasting fake news and statements that would harm security and public order.
The prosecution seized his phone and laptop.
Last Thursday, AFTE has filed a complaint with the Attorney General, numbered 846067 for the year 2024, detailing the events of security forces raiding the home of journalist Khaled Mamdouh and taking him to an unknown place on July 16.
In the complaint, AFTE stated that a security force searched Mamdouh’s home randomly, and refused to disclose their identities, their affiliation, or the reason for his arrest.
His family has been unable to determine his place of detention or communicate with him before presenting him to the prosecution.
It is worth mentioning that the arrest report of Mamdouh was dated yesterday, 20 July, not the date of his actual arrest on 16 July.
