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Egyptian journalist Ismail Iskandarani detained for Facebook posts, facing terrorism charges and denied access to lawyers and medical care.
Egyptian authorities detained journalist Ismail Iskandarani on September 24, 2025, after he posted about a checkpoint stop in Matrouh, according to Human Rights Watch and his lawyers.
Security forces seized his phone, blindfolded him, and took him to an unknown location before transferring him to the Supreme State Security Prosecution, where he was questioned about 17 Facebook posts protected under international human rights law.
Prosecutors charged him with spreading false news, belonging to a terrorist group, and promoting terrorism online, and ordered 15 days of pretrial detention, later extended via remote videoconference.
His lawyers reported denied access to the full case file, no confidential communication, and serious health concerns due to diabetes and respiratory issues, including confiscated medical equipment.
Iskandarani, who previously served seven years in prison after a military trial, is now held at 10th of Ramadan Prison Complex.
Human Rights Watch condemned the detention as arbitrary, criticized remote hearings for undermining due process, and called on President Sisi to establish an independent committee to review the cases of thousands of peaceful critics, activists, and journalists detained under vague charges, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms based on international human rights standards.
El periodista egipcio Ismail Iskandarani detenido por publicaciones en Facebook, enfrenta cargos de terrorismo y se le niega acceso a abogados y atención médica.