Gamal Al-Gamal

Detention Victim
Date updated
Jul 18, 2021
Gender
Male
Age group
More than 60
Nationality
Egyptian
Profession
journalist 
Profession Category
Journalist / Media
Background of detention
  • Released
Violations
  • Arbitrary pretrial detention
  • Deprivation of liberty
  • Enforced disappearance
  • Exceptional "Emergency State Security " trial
Place of detention

Latitude: 29.937790194325387

Longitude: 31.277796684618416

Place of detention (linked Detention Victim)
Area of Tora prisons
Date of Arrest
Feb 22, 2021
Place of Arrest
From Cairo International Airport upon his return from Turkey
Identity of forces carrying out the arrest
  • state security
Summary

On 22 February 2021, Mr. Al-Gamal was arrested from Cairo International Airport upon his return from Turkey and underwent enforced disappearance for 5 days. Then, He appeared and accused under case No. 977/2017 With charges of publishing false news, joining a terrorist organization, and inciting public opinion against state institutions. He was released on July 2021

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Data status
Documented