Programs: Criminal Justice
During the month of July, Egyptian courts issued death sentences to 28 defendants in 21 cases. Additionally, 27 defendants' papers were referred to the Grand Mufti in 17 other cases.
The Second Circuit of the Criminal Court (Terrorism) at Badr Court Complex resumed on August 8th the trial of Samer Ahmed El-Dessouky (35 years old, Financial Manager), who is being prosecuted in connection with Case No.
During the first half of 2025, Egyptian courts issued death sentences to 269 defendants in 194 cases. Among them, 17 were issued final verdicts that could not be appealed.
During the month of June, Egyptian courts issued death sentences to 34 defendants in 26 cases. Additionally, 20 defendants' papers were referred to the Grand Mufti in 17 other cases.
We, the undersigned organizations, are deeply alarmed by the news that Egyptian academic and U.S. lawful permanent resident Dr.
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) renewed its call for the release of its client, translator Marwa Arafa, 32, whose first session of criminal trial began on 6 July after more than five years in pre-trial detention.
The United National Human Rights Council met in Geneva today, 2 July, to adopt the final report of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Egypt's human rights record, including the Egyptian government response and comments on the recommendation
Hossam Bahgat, Executive Director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) delivered an oral intervention today before the UN Human Rights Council at the session held to adopt the final report of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
On June 30th, the Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP) decided to extend the pretrial detention of five people, including a woman, for 15 days in connection with Case No.
