A/HRC/WGAD/2021/79 45 days in another case pending investigations. In July 2021, Mr. El-Elaimy’s case was referred to the Cairo Felonies Court and registered under another number. However, the hearing was postponed to 17 August. The prosecution accused Mr. El-Elaimy of spreading false news, data and rumours inside and outside the country about the country’s internal affairs. The prosecution based the charges on an article written and published by Mr. ElElaimy on 22 November 2016 about the situation of Nubians in Egypt. 13. In addition, on 14 July 2021, the Court of Cassation upheld a decision by a lower court to include Mr. El-Elaimy on the terrorist list, banning him from engagement in political work and travel for five years. 14. According to the source, since the beginning of Mr. El-Elaimy’s detention, his health has been severely deteriorating. He suffers from unstable blood pressure, asthma and a stomach ulcer, in addition to a rare autoimmune disease that requires treatment. He also suffers from pericardial effusion. Mr. El-Elaimy has been on the same doses of his medications since June 2019, although the doctor who had treated him outside the prison had emphasized that he needed frequent medical follow-up to adjust his doses. The defence has submitted several complaints concerning his deteriorating health conditions. 15. On 11 July 2019, Mr. El-Elaimy’s defence submitted a complaint to the Public Prosecutor, requesting his release due to his deteriorated health conditions. He also submitted complaints to the Public Prosecutor and to the deputy minister of interior for prison administration, requesting a referral to a hospital or an examination by a specialist. 16. The source claims that no complaints were considered. Therefore, on 12 February 2020, Mr. El-Elaimy’s defence resorted to the Administrative Court to appeal the negative decision to abstain from providing him with suitable health care. In the appeal, he demanded the transfer of Mr. El-Elaimy to an external hospital, at the expense of his family, in order to have radiology and a full check-up and to receive the necessary treatment. The claim remains pending. 17. Reportedly, Mr. El-Elaimy has been detained in inhumane conditions, in a small, humid cell, with poor ventilation and unhygienic facilities. On 10 July 2019, his family submitted a complaint to the National Council of Human Rights concerning the conditions of detention. The family received no response. In addition, Mr. El-Elaimy’s defence submitted a request to transfer him to a cell with appropriate conditions, as prescribed by law. Thus far, the transfer has not taken place. 18. It is alleged that, on 21 July 2019, Mr. El-Elaimy was brought before the Prosecution for interrogation. During the interrogation, he reiterated the poor conditions of detention and the deterioration of his health and asked to be moved to any hospital for medical examinations and treatment, at his own expense. During the interrogation, Mr. El-Elaimy’s defence pleaded that there was no reason for the detention on remand and requested his release. 19. The source claims that Mr. El-Elaimy has been denied his right to contact or meet with his lawyer, as the lawyer has not been allowed to visit him in prison. Mr. El-Elaimy’s defence lawyer has not been permitted to have access to copies of the arrest record, the files on the investigations carried out by the Security Services, the charges or the legal documents pertaining to Mr. El-Elaimy’s cases. 20. Between 10 March and 22 August 2020, under the pretext of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, all prison visits across Egypt were reportedly prohibited. Mr. ElElaimy was prevented from being visited by his family or communicating with them through telephone calls or written letters. Despite the return of prison visits on 22 August, these have been occasional and under strict, difficult and degrading conditions. 21. In April 2020, Mr. El-Elaimy’s defence filed a lawsuit before the Administrative Court, contesting the unlawful prohibition of his right to communicate with his family and lawyer. The claim is pending. 22. Ms. Abdelhalim is a 26-year-old Egyptian citizen, born in 1994. She lived in Khanka Region, Al-Qalyubiya, and was a fourth-year student at the faculty of social sciences at AlAzhar University. 3