President Sisi Pardons 165 Detained Youth for Ramadan While Enforced Disappearances on the Rise

News broke today that Egypt’s President Sisi has pardoned 165 detained youth in honor of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Traditionally, Egyptian Presidents have pardoned detainees and non-violent convicts in celebration of national and religious holidays. Al-Ahram Arabic reports that the list of names has yet to be announced. Preliminary reports reveal that there are … Continue reading President Sisi Pardons 165 Detained Youth for Ramadan While Enforced Disappearances on the Rise