Egyptian authorities have been weaponizing legal articles to govern morality in society. Most notably, these are articles related to “debauchery” charges dating from 1961, as well as articles related to family values and the 2018 cybercrime law. From the criminalization of sex work, to the…

The last time the presidential pardon committee was active, its members were but marionettes arranged to…

Often described as being perpetually “on the brink,” in “the crossfire,” or “caught between Iraq and…


While elections are an important step in Egypt’s democratic transition, other signs of progress must be…