According to the prosecution’s statement, the decision complies with the directives of Prosecutor General Mohamed Shawki for all prosecution offices to periodically review the legal status of all pretrial detainees.

Egyptian authorities released  Saturday 60 pretrial detainees pending investigation in various cases related to spreading false news and misuse of social media.

Since April 2022, the Public Prosecution has released hundreds of pretrial detainees as part of the government's efforts to engage in a national dialogue with opposition and societal forces.

In addition, President El-Sisi issued several pardons for high-profile activists who had received final verdicts in various cases.

The Presidential Pardon Committee, established in 2016 to review the cases of pretrial detainees and others who fulfil specific criteria, was reactivated in April 2022.