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Detention renewal for 70 years old journalist Mohammed Saad Khattab
On 1 January 2024, the Supreme State Security Prosecution renewed the detention of journalist Mohammed Saad Khattab Heggy, pending case No. 2063 of 2023 on charges of joining a seditious group, spreading false news, and misusing social media. Mohammed Saad Khattab is 71 years old and has coronary artery insufficiency (which required him to install 4 stents), high blood pressure and diabetes. He has plates and screws in one of his feet and is in need of periodic medical follow-ups and daily treatment.
Journalist Badr Mohammed Badr completes 81 months behind bars
On 1 January 2024, journalist Badr Mohammed Badr completed 81 months behind bars in pretrial detention. He was first arrested on 30 March 2017 on charges of joining an illegal group aiming at disrupting state institutions. Overall, he has now spent over 6 years in prison.
Journalist Mohammed Saeed Fahmy completes 67 months in prison
On 1 January 2024, journalist Mohammed Saeed Fahmy completed 67 months in pre-trial detention, under several cases, since his arrest in May 2018. Demands for his release, alongside other 20 journalists, are increasing.
Detention renewal for YouTuber Ahmed Sameh in Alexandria
On 1 January 2024, The State Security Prosecution renewed the detention of Ahmed Sameh Hafnawi Barakat in Case No. 2284 of 2023, for posting a video on the killing of Jewish tourists in Alexandria.
Detention renewal for journalist Mustafa Al-Khatib and publisher Ismail El-Kemary
On 2 January 2024, The First Circuit Terrorism at Cairo Criminal Court, convened in Badr Prison, renewed detention of Journalist Mustafa Al-Khatib who is serving his fifth year in prison pending Case No. 488 of 2019. El Kemary is also defendant in Case No. 810 of 2019.
Ahmed Jika’s detention was renewed for another 15 days
On 4 January 2024, Banha Public Prosecution renewed the detention of activist Ahmed Hamdi Al-Sayed Suleiman, known as “Ahmed Jika,” for a period of 15 days pending Case No. 3117 of 2023.
Journalist Mohammed Saeed Fahmy completes 67 months in pre-trial detention
On 4 January 2024, journalist Mohammed Saeed Fahmy completed 67 months behind bars since his arrest in May 2018, on several cases, the most recent of which is Case No. 955 of 2020. Demands for his release, alongside other 20 journalists, are increasing.
Extension of Ahmed Abdelmegeed Orabi's detention for 45 days
On 9 January 2024, the Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) extended the detention of Ahmed Abdelmegeed Orabi for 45 days, under his second case, No. 2094 of 2022. Orabi lost one of his eyes during the incidents on Mohamed Mahmoud Street. After having served a year and a half in prison, he was re-arrested in November 2022, facing charges of spreading false news and using online platforms for terrorist activities.
Extension of the detention of student Oqba Hashad for 45 days, and persisting in denying him healthcare
On 9 January 2024, during his latest court appearance at Shebin El-Kom Court, Oqba attended without his prosthetic limb, hopping on one foot, and appearing extremely fatigued. Despite this, his detention was renewed for 45 days pending further investigation. Oqba Hashad has been arbitrarily held without trial for over four years and six months solely due to his brother Amr Hashad's human rights activism. During his detention, he was forcibly disappeared for 77 days and subjected to severe torture, including beatings, electric shocks, and suspension in contorted positions. Despite his amputated right leg above the knee since childhood, authorities at Wadi Natroun Prison, where he is held, persistently deny him proper healthcare, including replacing his artificial leg after it broke in August 2022.
Extension of poet Galal Al-Behairi's imprisonment for 45 days
On 9 January 2024, the Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) of the Cairo Criminal Court extended the imprisonment of poet Jalal Al-Behairi for an additional 45 days, pending investigations in Case No. 2000 of 2021. This is the third case against Al-Behairi, who was arrested for criticising the president in the song "Balaha". Al-Buhairi reported deliberate harassment by the administration of the Correction and Rehabilitation Center in Badr 1, claiming they removed his books, papers, and supplies from his cell.
Extension of Sherif El-Roubi's detention for 45 days
On 10 January 2024, The Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) prolonged Sherif El-Roubi's detention for an additional 45 days, pending investigations in Case No. 1634 of 2022. El-Roubi, who recently suffered severe inflammation of the seventh nerve, faced challenges in receiving adequate medical attention. Despite court orders, the prison administration rejected his transfer to the prison hospital and visits to a specialist.
Extension of journalist Manal Agrama's detention for 45 days
On 10 January 2024, The Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) decided to extend the detention of journalist Manal Agrama for 45 days, pending investigations in Case No. 1893 of 2022. Despite calls for her release, Agrama remains in prison, facing health issues and mourning the recent death of her father.
Extension of the detention of Ahmed El-Tohamy, Assistant Professor of Political Science for 45 days
On 10 January 2024, The Criminal Court (Second Circuit Terrorism) renewed the detention of Ahmed El-Tohamy, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Alexandria University, for 45 days, pending investigations in Case No. 649 of 2020.
Journalist Medhat Ramadan begins his 43rd month in pretrial detention
On 14 January 2024, Journalist Medhat Ramadan entered his fourth year in pretrial detention in Case No. 680 of 2020.
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