In run-up to planned protests, Egyptian authorities conduct mass arrests

MediumEventCairo, Egypt
Satellite map of Cairo, Egypt

Egyptian police and military forces arrested at least 90 activists, lawyers and journalists across eight governorates, including a prominent rights defender in New Cairo, to pre‑empt planned demonstrations on April 25.

Published
26 Sep 2026 · 10:00 UTC
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Source: afriquesenlutte.org

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