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Egypt’s Public Prosecution releases 28 pretrial defendants

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 - 12:42 GMT

The decision underscored the Public Prosecution’s commitment to justice, which encompasses not only holding offenders accountable but also supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of those released into society, in line with the principles of rights and freedoms, the statement said.

US President Trump signs bill requiring release of Epstein files

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 - 07:57 GMT

The documents, long sought by critics and supporters alike, are expected to offer further insight into Epstein’s activities prior to his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor.

Israel to reopen Gaza side of Rafah crossing after Hamas returns bodies of 4 captives

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 - 08:05 GMT

Israel also shelved previously planned punitive measures against Hamas, which had included cutting in half the number of aid trucks entering Gaza, Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported on Wednesday.

Egypt pardons 2,735 inmates on October 6 Victory anniversary, releases 38 remanded defendants

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 - 06:28 GMT

In a parallel move, Attorney General Counselor Mohamed Shawky directed all public prosecution offices to periodically review the legal status of individuals held in pretrial detention. Following this directive, the First Attorney General of the Supreme State Security Prosecution ordered the release of 38 defendants on bail today, October 6, 2025, pending ongoing investigations.

Egypt’s state security prosecution releases 55 pretrial detainees

Sun, 11 May 2025 - 01:07 GMT

Since the launch of the National Dialogue –a platform gathering various political powers and community segments to discuss key political, social and economic reforms with decision makers— the Egyptian prosecution has released hundreds of pretrial detainees.

Hamas names three Israeli captives to be released Saturday as per prisoner swap deal

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 - 10:09 GMT

Al-Qassam Brigades decided to release the following Zionist prisoners tomorrow, Saturday, corresponding to 01-02-2025: Ofer Calderon, Keith Shmonsel Segal, and Yarden Bibas.

Egyptian National Dialogue praises release of 151 remanded young men, students

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 08:20 GMT

The Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue issued a statement expressing gratitude to Attorney-General Mohamed Shawky for his recent directive regarding releasing 151 young men and students who were in prison on remand.

Egypt releases 79 defendants pending investigation into charges of spreading false news

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 05:23 GMT

Earlier, these authorities had charged the defendants with crimes related to disseminating false information that posed a threat to public peace.

Hamas, Israel moving closer to deal to secure release of captives, pause Gaza attacks: Officials to NYT

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 12:44 GMT

Officials have told the New York Times that negotiators are nearing an agreement between Hamas and Israel for a pause in the Israeli attacks in exchange for the release of the remaining captives in Gaza.

Cairo criminal court removes business tycoon Safwan Thabet from terror list

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 08:47 GMT

This comes two weeks after the Egyptian Public Prosecution released Thabet and his son, Seif El-Din late in January, after years in pretrial detention over accusations of funding terrorist entities.

Egypt’s Public Prosecution releases businessman Safwan Thabet, his son

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 - 07:36 GMT

The Egyptian Public Prosecution released the businessman Safwan Thabet and his son, Seif El-Din. They were facing accusations of “funding terrorist entities.”

Egypt releases amount of poultry feed

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 09:55 GMT

Since last month, the country has suffered a shortage in feed nationwide, which led some of the workers in farms to execute chicks.

Photos: Egyptian authorities release new group of 30 pretrial detainees

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - 11:04 GMT

Tarek El-Khouly, a member of the Presidential Pardon Committee, published photos on his social media pages for the release of the new batch,

New batch of pre-trial detainees to be released in Egypt

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 - 10:31 GMT

The Presidential Pardon Committee thanked the Presidency, the Attorney General and the Ministry of Interior for the decisions to release those are being held in pretrial detention pending cases of freedom of opinion.

Release of pretrial detainees gives momentum to Egypt's National Dialogue: Coordinator

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 09:29 GMT

In remarks during his TV program “Masr Jadida” on ETC, Rashwan said the prosecution’s decisions encourage further parties of different orientations to conduct the dialogue.

Another 46 pretrial detainees released from Egyptian prisons including lawyer Haitham Mohamedin

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 02:03 GMT

The detainees, released as per a decision by the Public Prosecution, include renowned lawyer Haitham Mohamedin, said Awadi on Facebook.

Egyptian authorities order releasing Al Jazeera journalist detained since 2020

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 09:33 GMT

Nagdi has been detained since 2020 on charges including spreading false news.

Egyptian authorities to release 33 pretrial detainees ‘within hours’: MP Khouly

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 - 11:20 GMT

Egyptian authorities are prepared to release 33 pretrial detainees “within hours” after finalizing their release procedures, Member of the House of Representatives Tarek El-Khouly said on Friday.

Two Egyptian students who were kidnapped in South Africa released

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 - 10:24 GMT

Two students Moamen Haitham Kamel Gaber and Fadi Saeed Al Hadi Mohamed Mahmoud were kidnapped at dawn on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

New group of prisoners released in Egypt as per presidential pardon

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 04:00 GMT

The newly-released prisoners are Kholoud Saeed, Hussein Khamis, Shebel Mabrouk, Abdel Rahman Moka, Alaa Essam Ramadan, Mohamed Mohy El-Din Mohamed.

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