Amnesty International demands the immediate release of Badr Mohamed, unjustly imprisoned for five years over his participation in 2013 protests. The organization highlights his poor treatment in prison and calls for an end to Egypt’s crackdown on dissent. Mohamed’s case exemplifies broader human rights issues, with many still detained for political reasons.
Ahead of an appeal hearing regarding his conviction, Amnesty International calls for the immediate release of Badr Mohamed, who is serving an unjust five-year prison sentence linked to the Ramsis Square protests of August 16, 2013. Mohamed was just 17 years old at the time of his arrest. Amnesty’s Egypt Campaigner, Souleimene Benghazi, stressed that he was denied an adequate defense during a mass trial, calling for justice to reunite him with his family, including his wife and daughter.
Badr Mohamed has reportedly spent five years imprisoned under harsh conditions in Badr 1 prison, where he is subjected to overcrowding, lacks basic amenities, and has inadequate access to healthcare. His case represents the broader issue of the Egyptian government’s repression of dissent, affecting critics, activists, and ordinary citizens.
Originally released on bail after his 2013 arrest, Mohamed was re-arrested in May 2020 and retried under a terrorism circuit in January 2023, leading to his recent conviction. Amnesty International has identified his case as part of a systemic crackdown on human rights in Egypt, with calls for the release of thousands of others caught in similar circumstances, including journalists and political opponents.
Badr Mohamed’s plight began during the Ramsis Square protests in 2013, where security forces used excessive force, resulting in numerous casualties. Despite being initially released on bail, he was later convicted in absentia during a mass trial characterized by a lack of due process. Following his re-arrest in 2020, a retrial led to a repeat of the unjust conviction, drawing international attention to the growing list of arbitrary detentions in Egypt. The 2025 Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations Human Rights Council also underscored these concerns, advocating for the release of individuals wrongfully imprisoned for exercising their rights. Various countries have echoed this call, highlighting the crucial need for reforms in Egypt’s handling of dissent and human rights issues.
Badr Mohamed’s ongoing incarceration sheds light on the Egyptian authorities’ disregard for human rights and fair trial standards. Amnesty International’s appeal emphasizes the urgent need for his release alongside thousands of others unjustly imprisoned. The international community continues to scrutinize Egypt’s human rights record, urging for change and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
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