Methodology This report is based on a testimony from Manar al-Tantawy as well as official papers and documents obtained from her and the Legal Aid Unit of the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) in its capacity…

Criminal Courts On July 8, Cairo Criminal Court (Second Circuit) renewed the detention of translator and political activist, Marwa Arafa, for 45 extra days, pending investigations of lawsuit No. 570 of 2020 (Supreme State…

Criminal Court  On August 12, the Criminal Court (Second Circuit) renewed the detention of lawyer Saied Hassan Ali for 45 days pending investigations of lawsuit No. 238 of 2021 (Supreme State Security). Saad appeared before the prosecution…

Today, August 16th marks the birthday of translator and activist Marwa Arafa and her fourth birthday anniversary inside Qanater Women’s Prison, which is known for its harsh detention condition away from her family and her five-year-old…

28 January 2025 The Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) decided to renew the detention of Amir Sayed Mohamed and Reyad Mohamed Abdel Rahaman for 45 days, pending investigations of lawsuit No. 744 of 2023 (Supreme State Security).…

Criminal Courts On August 5, the Criminal Court (First Circuit) renewed the detention of the two content creators, Ahmed Tarek and Basma Hegazy, for 45 extra days, pending investigations of lawsuit No. 184 of 2023 (Supreme…

In commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Rabaa massacre, 26 organizations express their condolences to the families who lost loved ones peacefully opposing the overthrow of former President Mohamed Morsi and reiterate their calls…

The undersigned human rights organizations condemn the referral by the management of the 10th of Ramadan Higher Technological Institute of assistant professor at the mechanical engineering department at the institute’s branch in the 6th of…

Criminal Court July 30’s hearings:  The Criminal Court (Third Circuit) renewed Sherif Elrouby’s detention for extra 45 days, pending investigations of lawsuit No. 1634 of 2022 (State Security), despite the deterioration of Elrouby’s health…

In July, the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) monitored Egypt's state and problems of freedom of expression. Through its various units' activities, as AFTE  issued reports and signed a joint statement with other…