Egypt - Courts & Law

Egypt committed to judicial independence: El-Sisi on Judiciary Day

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the independence of the judiciary and non-interference in its work, describing it as a cornerstone for ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law.

Egypt arrests Chinese cyber fraud gang in New Cairo, frees victim

Egyptian authorities have arrested a Chinese-led cyber fraud and kidnapping network operating in New Cairo, the Ministry of Interior announced late Monday.

Eight killed, 38 injured in Mahalla textile factor fire

A massive fire broke out early Friday morning at a three-story garment factory in Mahalla Kubra in Egypt’s Gharbiya governorate, leaving at least 8 people dead and 38 injured, and causing parts of the building to collapse.

Public Prosecution orders detention of two defendants in Egyptian Museum artefact theft case

The Public Prosecution ordered on Sunday the detention of two defendants pending investigations into the disappearance of an ancient Egyptian artefact from the conservation lab of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. In contrast, the prosecution released two others on bail after being cleared of intent.

Egypt Public Prosecution releases 20 more pretrial detainees

The Public Prosecution ordered on Thursday the release of a new batch of 20 pretrial detainees who were incarcerated pending investigations into various cases.

Four suspects arrested in theft of ancient bracelet from Egyptian Museum in Tahrir

The Interior Ministry announced the arrest of four suspects involved in the theft of a rare Late Period gold bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

Egypt court acquits businessman Hassan Rateb of money laundering

An Egyptian court on Sunday acquitted businessman Hassan Rateb of money laundering charges.

El-Sisi instructs review of petition seeking pardon for Alaa Abdel-Fattah, 6 others

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi instructed the relevant authorities on Tuesday to review a petition submitted by the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) requesting a presidential pardon for seven prisoners, including Alaa Abdel-Fattah.

Egypt court jails 4 over Al Wahat Road harassment case

An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced four men to four years in prison and fined them EGP 300,000 over the Al Wahat Road chase case, in which three young women were harassed and pursued before crashing into a parked truck.

Egypt’s Rights Council urges presidential pardons for Alaa Abd El-Fattah, other prisoners

Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights has appealed to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to grant pardons to several prisoners, including prominent activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, citing humanitarian concerns and the difficult circumstances faced by their families.

Egypt helps dismantle world's largest illegal sports streaming network Streameast

Egyptian authorities, in cooperation with the US-based Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), have dismantled Streameast — the world’s largest illegal live sports streaming network — in a landmark crackdown that exposed a vast piracy and money-laundering operation.

Two dead, six injured in gas pipeline explosion in Ismailia: Petroleum Ministry

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Sunday evening that two workers were killed and six others injured following an explosion at a gas pipeline facility in the Abu Sultan area of Ismailia governorate.

Second wife charged with poisoning husband, 6 children in Minya

Police investigations have named a man's second wife as the prime suspect in the mysterious deaths of a father and his six children in Egypt's Minya governorate.

Two dead, 18 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Alexandria–Matrouh Road

The Ministry of Health and Population announced on Thursday that two people were killed and 18 others were injured in a road accident involving a truck and several cars on the Alexandria–Matrouh Road.

Egypt prosecution releases creator of unofficial GEM video

Egypt’s Public Prosecution has released Abd El-Rahman Khaled, a mass communication graduate briefly detained for producing an unofficial promotional video for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set to open on 1 November.

Fireworks accident at Mohamed Ramadan concert leaves one dead, six Injured

A firework display during popular singer and actor Mohammed Ramadan's concert at Porto Marina Theatre in Egypt's North Coast on Thursday night caused the death of one person and injuries to six others.

Insecticide traces found in bodies of Minya’s six siblings: Prosecution

Egypt’s Public Prosecution announced on Sunday that forensic examinations had detected traces of insecticide in the bodies of the six siblings who died earlier this month in Minya Governorate.

Turkey deports fugitive Brotherhood member Mohamed Abdel-Hafeez after arrest at Istanbul Airport

The family of fugitive Muslim Brotherhood member Mohamed Abdel-Hafeez confirmed on Thursday his deportation from Turkey after he was arrested at Istanbul Airport several days ago.

Egypt releases 1,056 prisoners by presidential pardon on anniversary of July 1952 Revolution

Egypt’s Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the release of 1,056 prisoners as per a presidential pardon on the 73rd anniversary of the July 1952 Revolution.

Egyptian court removes activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah, six others from terror list

A Cairo criminal court has ordered the removal of seven individuals—including prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah—from Egypt’s terrorism list, human rights lawyer Khaled Ali announced on Monday.

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