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Ahmed Douma arrested at the State Security Prosecution after facing “spreading false news” charges for the sixth time

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) condemns the arrest of poet and political prisoner Ahmed Douma today at the premises of the Supreme State Security Prosecution.

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The Unprecedented Crackdown on refugees and migrants in Egypt

Press Release5 Apr 2026

Infographic | Death Penalty in Egypt during February 2026

During the month of February, Egyptian courts issued death sentences to 58 defendants in 41 cases. Additionally, 40 defendants' papers were referred to the Mufti in 28 other cases.

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New UN statement sounds alarm on violations against refugees and migrants in Egypt

Seven UN human rights experts issued a new statement expressing deep concern over the unprecedented escalat

Press Release14 Feb 2026

Joint Statement: Human Rights Organizations Condemn the Escalating Use of Summons and Excessive Bail Before the Supreme State Security Prosecution

The undersigned human rights organizations condemn the continued escalation in summoning human rights defenders, journalists, and political figures for investigation before the Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP).

Press Release10 Feb 2026

Infographic | Death Penalty in Egypt during January 2026

During the month of January, Egyptian courts issued death sentences to 29 defendants in 19 cases. Among them, 3 were issued final verdicts that could not be appealed.

Press Release10 Feb 2026

Infographic | Death Penalty in Egypt during January 2026

During the month of January, Egyptian courts issued death sentences to 29 defendants in 19 cases. Among them, 3 were issued final verdicts that could not be appealed.

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EIPR and New Woman Foundation: Preventing women from staying alone in hotels stems from the absence of institutional and legislative structures for equality

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) and the New Woman Foundation stated that the refusal of some hotels to allow women to stay alone constitutes a blatant form of discrimination against women, aimed at imposing social and moral g

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