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CSW-2026-0009
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Defense Lawyer Arbitrarily Detained After Court Session

Defense lawyer arbitrarily detained after representing clients in political case. Seized outside courthouse.

February 10, 2026
Egypt, MENA

Detailed Description

Defense lawyer arbitrarily detained after representing clients in political case. Seized outside courthouse.

Sources & Citations
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Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)

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Source: Feb 10, 2026

"Defense lawyer arbitrarily detained after representing clients in political case. Seized outside courthouse."

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Classification

Violation Types

ARBITRARY DETENTION
JUDICIAL HARASSMENT

Rights Impacted

RIGHT TO LIBERTY
RIGHT TO FAIR TRIAL

Target Groups

LAWYERS

Actor Categories

STATE SECURITY FORCES

Legal Framework

ICCPR ART 9
ICCPR ART 14