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Egypt: CFWIJ Welcomes The Release Of Esraa Abdelfattah

In a surprising decision by the judicial system, Esraa Abdelfattah was released on Saturday July 17 after being held in state captivity for almost two years. Abdelfattah was arrested for being associated with Tahrir News, a publication that was banned by President Sisi. Abdelfattah became an international symbol of resistance, with several international human rights watchdogs campaigning for her release, prior to the Egyptian state relenting.

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Egypt: CFWIJ Calls Out The Egyptian Judicial System And Condemns The Conviction Of Sanaa Seif

Activist, writer, and film editor Sanaa Seif was sentenced for 18 months in jail on March 17. Sana was convicted on bogus charges of spreading false news, misusing social media, and insulting a police officer. Seif was in police custody since June 23, 2020, and is not convicted under bogus charges. She was not brought into court at the time of his conviction. Sanaa was critical of the unhygienic conditions of Egypt’s overcrowded prisons during the onset of coronavirus. She was campaigning for the release of detainees arbitrarily held in prisons including her brother.

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Egypt: CFWIJ Condemns The Physical And Sexual Assault Of Solafa Magdy In Police Detention

Solafa Magdy, a freelance journalist, has endured physical and sexual assault while in police custody. Solafa was first arrested on November 26, 2019, along with her husband. She is now being held and tortured at Al-Qanatar women’s prison. In one incident, she was reportedly dragged across the floor and stripped of all her clothes. Solafa suffered heavy bleeding after one of these brutal attacks. CFWIJ demands the law enforcement authorities in Egypt investigate this inhumane treatment. We urge the human rights bodies in Egypt to rally for Solafa’s acquittal.

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مصر: عام من الحبس الاحتياطي التعسفي لسلافة مجدي وزوجها حسام الصياد.

٢٦ نوفمبر،٢٠٢٠، القاهرة مصر—أتمت الصحفية سلافة مجدي وزوجها المصور الصحفي حسام الصياد عام من الحبس الاحتياطي بينما ابنهم خالد يكبر دون والديه. يطالب تحالف النساء العاملات بالصحافة السلطات المصرية بأظهار سمة من الإنسانية بإخلاء سبيل الصحفية وزوجها ليجتمعوا بطفلهما ذو الستة أعوام.

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