Egyptian Authorities Should Stop Targeting Minors Over Online Gaming Activity
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the Egyptian security services’ targeting of minors for their digital activity through online gaming platforms.
EIPR Condemns Arbitrary Arrest and Ongoing Harassment of Research Director Karim Ennarah
The Supreme State Security Prosecution ordered the release of Karim Ennarah, Research Director at the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), after nearly twelve hours in detention following his arrest in the North Coast on Tuesday, August 26th.
Rights lawyer Mahienour El-Massry released on bail in fourth State Security case.
El-Massry was granted release on bail of EGP 50,000, pending investigation in Case No. 6322 of 2025.
Prominent rights lawyer Mahienour El-Massry summoned for interrogation in a 4th State Security case
The fourth State Security case against El-Massry since 2019 reflects a pattern of systematic targeting of human rights defenders.
Samer El-Dessouky is being tried for the fourth time, having been “recycled” three times
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. 1633 of 2022 of the State Security Prosecution.
Infographic | Death Penalties in Egypt during July 2025
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.
Ongoing Harassment of Lina Attalah and Escalating Crackdown on Mada Masr and Independent Journalism in Egypt
The undersigned organizations condemn the ongoing judicial and security harassment of Mada Masr, one of the last operating independent media platforms in Egypt.
Lina Attalah Charged with Spreading False News and Released on Bail in Fifth Case Against Mada Masr
Supreme State Security Prosecution ordered the release of Lina Attalah, founder and editor-in-chief of independent news website Mada Masr, on bail set at EGP 30,000 on 4 August ,after charging her of broadcasting false news and operating an unlicensed website in Case No. 6182 of 2025.
200 Days of Abdulrahman Yusuf’s Enforced Disappearance: Reveal His Whereabouts. Ensure His Safety. Release Him Now.
The undersigned organizations are extremely concerned over the continued enforced disappearance of Turkish-Egyptian poet and political dissident Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi for more than 200 days.
