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Ahmed Samir Santawy was studying at the Central European University in Vienna when he was arbitrarily arrested during a visit to Egypt in February 2021

Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are among those countries increasingly misusing cybercrime legislation to silence dissent and curb freedom of speech. Could a new global cybercrime framework under UN supervision save regime critics? Jennifer Holleis reports

The activists were all detained about three years ago on charges of 'spreading false news'

Lawyers say authorities are due to release a number of political activists and journalists as part of presidential pardon initiative

Abdel Moneim Aboul-Fotouh is charged with "spreading false news" and undermining state security

Defendants were mostly targeted for protesting and were charged with affiliation to 'terrorist' groups or trying to topple government

Middle Eastern countries are increasingly misusing cybercrime legislation to silence dissent and curb freedom of speech. Could a new global cybercrime framework under UN supervision save critics in the Middle East?

Eight NGOs signed a statement condemning built-in limitations that would prevent release of political prisoners

Amgad Gabbas travelled to Cairo for the Eid holidays last week but has been detained since then

Ayman Hadhoud, a prominent researcher, died earlier this year in custody after he was forcibly disappeared. Leaked photos of his corpse show signs of torture